CSCS Special Populations & Injury Prevention 5

Question 1

Which overuse injury is most associated with excessive tibial internal rotation during the stance phase of running?

Accepted Answer

Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)

Answer

Excessive tibial internal rotation increases tensile stress on the posteromedial tibial periosteum and deep compartment muscles, causing medial tibial stress syndrome.

Question 2

A collegiate swimmer with shoulder pain during the pull-through phase most likely has weakness in which muscle group that a CSCS should prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior and lower trapezius

Answer

Serratus anterior and lower trapezius weakness impairs scapular upward rotation, causing impingement of rotator cuff structures during the swimming pull-through.

Question 3

When training clients with rheumatoid arthritis, which general guideline should the CSCS follow regarding flare-up periods?

Accepted Answer

Reduce or eliminate exercise involving inflamed joints and focus on range-of-motion only

Answer

During active flares, exercising through inflamed joints worsens joint damage; the focus should shift to gentle ROM to maintain mobility without exacerbating inflammation.

Question 4

The functional movement screen (FMS) is best used by a CSCS to:

Accepted Answer

Identify movement pattern asymmetries and dysfunctions as starting points for corrective exercise

Answer

The FMS identifies asymmetrical or dysfunctional fundamental movement patterns that may elevate injury risk, serving as a baseline for corrective programming.

Question 5

A teenage distance runner develops a stress fracture in the second metatarsal. Beyond biomechanics, the CSCS should flag which underlying systemic risk factor for the medical team?

Accepted Answer

Low energy availability potentially contributing to reduced bone density (component of RED-S)

Answer

Stress fractures in young female runners are a hallmark sign of the Female Athlete Triad/RED-S, where low energy availability reduces bone mineral density.

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CSCS Special Populations & Injury Prevention 5