Corrective Exercise and Flexibility Training Flashcards

When doing a push-up assessment, a client's shoulders elevate. Which muscle is most likely overactive?

Answer: Upper trapezius

Overactive upper trapezius and levator scapulae pull the scapulae upward during pushing.

Which flexibility technique uses a short hold of about 1-2 seconds and 5-10 repetitions?

Answer: Active-isolated stretching

Active-isolated stretching uses agonist and synergist contraction to move a joint briefly into a stretch for 1-2 seconds per rep.

Which flexibility type best suits a client with no muscle imbalances who is warming up for a power training session?

Answer: Dynamic stretching

Dynamic stretching fits clients without imbalances and uses force production through full range of motion before power work.

A client's low back arches excessively during the overhead squat. Which muscle is most likely underactive?

Answer: Gluteus maximus

Underactive gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and intrinsic core stabilizers let the hip flexors and erector spinae pull the lumbar spine into extension.

Joint dysfunction that changes muscle activation and movement around that joint is called what?

Answer: Arthrokinetic dysfunction

Arthrokinetic dysfunction is altered joint motion that disrupts the muscle activity and movement around the joint.

Which corrective exercise is the best choice for integrating a client who shows knee valgus?

Answer: Ball squat with overhead press, keeping knees aligned over the toes

Integrated dynamic movements like a ball squat to overhead press retrain correct total-body patterns after inhibition, lengthening, and activation.

A client's arms fall forward during the overhead squat. Which pair of muscles should be inhibited and lengthened?

Answer: Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major

Overactive latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectorals pull the arms forward, so they are targeted for SMR and stretching.