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

Answer

Balance training progresses from stable to unstable surfaces, slow to fast speeds, and eyes open to eyes closed to systematically increase sensorimotor demand.

Question 2

Reciprocal inhibition refers to:

Accepted Answer

Relaxation of the antagonist when the agonist contracts

Answer

Reciprocal inhibition is the automatic neural inhibition of the antagonist muscle when the agonist fires, allowing smooth, unimpeded joint movement.

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

Performing calf raises on an unstable surface targets isolated activation of the targeted muscle while simultaneously challenging proprioceptive and neuromuscular control.

Question 4

Synergistic dominance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A synergist muscle compensating for an underactive prime mover

Answer

Synergistic dominance occurs when a synergist takes on the role of an inhibited prime mover, producing altered movement mechanics and increasing injury risk.

Question 5

Lower crossed syndrome involves which pattern of muscle imbalance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Lower crossed syndrome is characterized by tight/overactive hip flexors and erector spinae crossing with weak/underactive gluteus maximus and deep abdominal stabilizers.

CES - Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification Practice Test

CES - Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification Practice Test

CES Neuromuscular Control and Proprioception 2