ACSM ACSM Corrective Exercise Specialist 3

Question 1

Foam rolling (self-myofascial release) works primarily by stimulating which sensory receptor to reduce muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

Golgi tendon organs (GTOs)

Answer

Sustained pressure from foam rolling stimulates GTOs, triggering autogenic inhibition and reducing muscle tension.

Question 2

A single-leg squat assessment reveals the client's hip drops on the non-stance side (Trendelenburg sign). Which muscle is most likely weak?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius on the stance side

Answer

Gluteus medius weakness on the stance side fails to stabilize the pelvis, causing the contralateral hip to drop.

Question 3

In neuromuscular efficiency, which concept refers to the ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists, and stabilizers to work synergistically?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal inhibition

Answer

Reciprocal inhibition describes the agonist's neural signal that simultaneously inhibits the antagonist, allowing coordinated movement.

Question 4

A client with upper crossed syndrome would most benefit from activation and strengthening of which muscles?

Accepted Answer

Deep cervical flexors and lower trapezius

Answer

Upper crossed syndrome involves underactive deep cervical flexors and lower trapezius, which need targeted strengthening.

Question 5

Which phase of the corrective exercise continuum involves integrated, multi-planar exercises to re-educate movement patterns?

Accepted Answer

Integrate

Answer

The Integrate phase uses compound, full-body movements to embed corrected motor patterns into functional activity.

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ACSM ACSM Corrective Exercise Specialist 3