PAS Corrective Exercise Programming 3

Question 1

A PAS client has a pronation distortion syndrome. Which muscle would be prioritized for activation?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Gluteus medius is typically underactive in pronation distortion syndrome and requires activation to control knee valgus and hip internal rotation.

Question 2

In corrective programming, what is the recommended hold time for static stretching of overactive muscles?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds

Answer

NASM recommends holding static stretches for 30 seconds to effectively increase tissue extensibility and reduce neural drive in overactive muscles.

Question 3

A client with lower crossed syndrome would most likely display which postural compensation?

Accepted Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt and hyperlordosis

Answer

Lower crossed syndrome is characterized by tight hip flexors and erector spinae combined with weak abdominals and glutes, resulting in anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar hyperlordosis.

Question 4

Which integrated dynamic exercise would be most appropriate in the final phase of the corrective continuum?

Accepted Answer

Lunge to overhead press

Answer

Integrated dynamic exercises like the lunge to overhead press challenge multiple planes of motion and require coordinated neuromuscular control across the entire kinetic chain.

Question 5

Which tool is MOST appropriate for performing SMR on the piriformis?

Accepted Answer

Foam roller on the posterior hip/glute region

Answer

The piriformis is located in the posterior hip/glute area and is best accessed with a foam roller or ball placed under that region.

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

PAS Corrective Exercise Programming 3