NSCA-CPT Corrective Exercise 5

Question 1

A client presents with a pronated foot (flat arch) during a static postural assessment. Which muscle is most likely underactive?

Accepted Answer

Posterior tibialis

Answer

Posterior tibialis is the primary dynamic arch supporter; its weakness allows the arch to collapse into pronation.

Question 2

During corrective programming for a client with forward head posture, which exercise is most appropriate in the activation phase?

Accepted Answer

Chin tucks (deep cervical flexor activation)

Answer

Chin tucks activate the deep cervical flexors (longus colli/capitis), which are inhibited in forward head posture.

Question 3

What movement compensation would a trainer look for during a push assessment if the pectoralis minor is overactive?

Accepted Answer

Scapular elevation and anterior tilting

Answer

Overactive pectoralis minor tilts the scapula anteriorly and elevates it, disrupting normal scapulohumeral rhythm.

Question 4

Which corrective strategy is most appropriate when a client demonstrates bilateral knee valgus due to overactive adductors?

Accepted Answer

Foam roll the adductors followed by abductor activation

Answer

Inhibiting (foam rolling) overactive adductors then activating the underactive gluteus medius directly addresses the cause of knee valgus.

Question 5

A client with Janda's layered syndrome would likely present with which combination?

Accepted Answer

Both upper and lower crossed syndrome patterns simultaneously

Answer

Layered syndrome (stratification syndrome) is the combination of both upper and lower crossed syndromes presenting together.

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