PAS Muscle Imbalance Correction 2

Question 1

Which muscle is most commonly overactive and tight in clients with anterior pelvic tilt?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors (iliopsoas)

Answer

The iliopsoas is typically overactive and shortened in anterior pelvic tilt, pulling the pelvis forward.

Question 2

A client presents with elevated and protracted shoulder girdle. Which muscle is most likely underactive?

Accepted Answer

Lower trapezius

Answer

The lower trapezius is commonly underactive in clients with elevated and protracted shoulders, failing to depress and retract the scapula.

Question 3

In the NASM Corrective Exercise Continuum, what is the correct sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate

Answer

The NASM CEx Continuum follows the order: Inhibit (release overactive tissue), Lengthen (stretch), Activate (strengthen underactive), Integrate (movement pattern).

Question 4

Which assessment finding would indicate overactivity of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex?

Accepted Answer

Heels rise during overhead squat

Answer

Heels rising during the overhead squat assessment indicates overactive and shortened gastrocnemius-soleus, limiting ankle dorsiflexion.

Question 5

A PAS specialist uses self-myofascial release (SMR) on the TFL. What postural dysfunction is this most likely addressing?

Accepted Answer

Knee valgus

Answer

The TFL is commonly overactive in knee valgus patterns, contributing to internal hip rotation and adduction that collapses the knee inward.

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

PAS Muscle Imbalance Correction 2