CES Neuromuscular Control and Proprioception 3

Question 1

Reactive neuromuscular training (RNT) primarily develops:

Accepted Answer

Reflex-driven responses and dynamic stabilization under perturbation

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Passive flexibility and static range of motion

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High-intensity aerobic endurance

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Maximal isometric strength in isolated muscles

Question 2

Which of the following BEST represents a reactive neuromuscular training exercise?

Accepted Answer

Perturbation training with unexpected surface shifts on an unstable platform

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Holding a static one-leg stand for 60 seconds

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Foam rolling the thoracic spine

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Passive hip flexor stretching in a lunge position

Question 3

When progressing balance training, which variable is typically manipulated LAST because it most significantly increases sensorimotor demand?

Accepted Answer

Closing the eyes to remove visual input

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Reducing base of support from bilateral to unilateral

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Adding contralateral arm movements

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Transitioning from a flat floor to a balance pad

Question 4

A client exhibits knee valgus during the overhead squat assessment. Which muscles are MOST LIKELY underactive?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius and gluteus maximus

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Hip flexors and soleus

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Adductors and TFL

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Gastrocnemius and hamstrings

Question 5

A client shows excessive forward lean during the overhead squat assessment. Which muscles are MOST LIKELY overactive?

Accepted Answer

Soleus and hip flexors

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Gluteus maximus and tibialis anterior

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Gluteus medius and peroneals

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Hamstrings and posterior deltoids

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of motor programming as it relates to neuromuscular training?

Accepted Answer

Frequently practiced movement patterns can be executed automatically without conscious thought

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All movements require continuous conscious cortical attention to execute

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Motor patterns are fixed at birth and cannot be modified through training

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Balance is controlled exclusively through the visual system

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the primary role of a CES when designing a neuromuscular training program?

Accepted Answer

Identify movement dysfunctions through assessment and address them systematically using the CES continuum

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Maximize strength and power output using progressive overload principles

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Replace all traditional strength training with balance and proprioceptive exercises exclusively

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Focus only on isolated muscle activation without progressing to functional movement