CES Neuromuscular Control and Proprioception 2

Question 1

According to NASM progressions, which sequence correctly describes advancing balance training difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Stable to unstable, slow to fast, eyes open to eyes closed

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Unstable to stable, fast to slow, eyes closed to eyes open

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Fast to slow, unstable to stable, eyes closed to eyes open

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Eyes open to eyes closed, stable to unstable, fast to slow

Question 2

Reciprocal inhibition refers to:

Accepted Answer

Relaxation of the antagonist when the agonist contracts

Answer

A muscle relaxing due to its own GTO activation

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Simultaneous contraction of agonist and antagonist

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A protective spinal reflex preventing overload

Question 3

Which of the following exercise choices best reflects the Activate phase goal of neuromuscular re-education?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg calf raises on a balance pad

Answer

Foam rolling the calves on a mat

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Static stretching of the hip flexors

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Walking at a self-selected pace

Question 4

Synergistic dominance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A synergist muscle compensating for an underactive prime mover

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Two synergists working together to exceed the prime mover's force output

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The prime mover becoming overactive during isolated exercises

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An antagonist muscle overriding the primary agonist

Question 5

Lower crossed syndrome involves which pattern of muscle imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Overactive hip flexors/erector spinae and underactive glutes/deep abdominals

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Overactive upper trapezius and underactive deep neck flexors

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Overactive hip abductors and underactive adductors

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Overactive hamstrings and underactive quadriceps

Question 6

During single-leg balance exercises, which muscle group is most critical for preventing medial knee collapse (valgus)?

Accepted Answer

Hip abductors and external rotators

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Quadriceps

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Plantar flexors

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Hamstrings

Question 7

The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Eccentric loading immediately followed by a concentric contraction

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Alternating static stretches with dynamic movements

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A sequence of agonist and antagonist alternating contractions

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Passive muscle lengthening followed by a rest period