ART Biomechanics & Functional Movement 3

Question 1

The 'cumulative injury cycle' in ART theory begins with which initial event?

Accepted Answer

Tissue tension or pressure

Answer

The cumulative injury cycle starts with acute or repetitive tension/pressure on tissue, leading to inflammation, reduced oxygenation, fibrosis, and progressive adhesion formation.

Question 2

During an overhead press, which scapular movement is required to maintain optimal glenohumeral rhythm and rotator cuff clearance?

Accepted Answer

Scapular elevation and upward rotation

Answer

Upward rotation and posterior tilt of the scapula are essential during overhead motion to maintain subacromial space and allow full glenohumeral elevation.

Question 3

What does the term 'tissue texture abnormality' mean in the context of ART assessment?

Accepted Answer

Palpable change in the quality, tension, or resilience of soft tissue

Answer

Tissue texture abnormality refers to palpable findings such as increased density, ropiness, or altered tension compared to normal tissue, used to identify fibrotic restrictions.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the role of the thoracolumbar fascia in force transfer during lifting?

Accepted Answer

It transmits tensile loads between the lower extremities and upper extremities via interconnected layers

Answer

The thoracolumbar fascia connects latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and contralateral muscle chains, serving as a key tensional link for load transfer during heavy lifting.

Question 5

In ART nerve entrapment protocols, which direction of tissue motion is applied relative to the nerve being treated?

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to the nerve's longitudinal axis

Answer

ART nerve entrapment protocols apply cross-fiber tension perpendicular to the nerve's pathway to release adhesions between the nerve and surrounding tissue.

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

ART Biomechanics & Functional Movement 3