ART Biomechanics & Functional Movement 2

Question 1

During the ART treatment of the hamstring, the patient is typically positioned in what manner to create tension across the treated tissue?

Accepted Answer

Supine with the hip flexed and knee extended

Answer

Supine hip flexion with knee extension places the hamstring under longitudinal tension, which is required for effective ART contact-and-stretch.

Question 2

Which plane of motion is most commonly assessed when evaluating hip abductor function during a single-leg squat?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane

Answer

The frontal plane reveals contralateral hip drop (Trendelenburg sign), indicating weak hip abductors during single-leg loading.

Question 3

Altered reciprocal inhibition caused by hip flexor tightness most directly reduces the activation of which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Tight hip flexors reciprocally inhibit the gluteus maximus, reducing its contribution to hip extension and pelvic stability.

Question 4

In ART biomechanical assessment, 'joint play' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Passive accessory movement within the joint capsule

Answer

Joint play describes the small passive accessory movements (glides, rolls, spins) that occur within the joint capsule independent of active motion.

Question 5

What biomechanical consequence does a shortened iliotibial band have on patellofemoral mechanics?

Accepted Answer

Increases lateral patellar compression and tilt

Answer

A tight IT band pulls the patella laterally, increasing lateral facet compression and altering patellofemoral contact, a common source of anterior knee pain.

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(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

ART Biomechanics & Functional Movement 2