Pilates Pilates for Rehabilitation

Question 1

Before beginning Pilates with a new rehabilitation client, an instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain medical clearance and conduct a thorough intake and postural assessment

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Begin with the most advanced exercises to assess fitness level

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Have the client perform the classical order without modification

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Skip the intake process to save session time

Question 2

Which Pilates modification is appropriate for a client recovering from a lumbar disc herniation?

Accepted Answer

Focus on spinal neutral exercises and avoid deep spinal flexion until cleared by a physician

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Maximize spinal flexion exercises immediately

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Perform all exercises in prone only

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Avoid all core exercises entirely

Question 3

For a client with anterior knee pain (patellofemoral syndrome), which Reformer exercise requires the most careful monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Footwork series with deep knee flexion

Answer

Arm circles with straps

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Stomach Massage flat back

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Rowing series seated

Question 4

A client with osteoporosis should avoid which type of Pilates movement?

Accepted Answer

Loaded forward spinal flexion and extreme rotation

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Hip abduction exercises

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Gentle breathing exercises

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Neutral spine footwork on the Reformer

Question 5

Diastasis recti is a condition affecting which structure, requiring specific Pilates modifications?

Accepted Answer

The separation of the rectus abdominis along the linea alba

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The pelvic floor muscles

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The thoracolumbar fascia tearing

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The hip flexor attachment at the ASIS

Question 6

Which Pilates principle is most important when working with post-surgical rehabilitation clients?

Accepted Answer

Progressing gradually within pain-free range under physician guidance

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Pushing through pain to regain strength quickly

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Avoiding all exercise until fully recovered

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Using maximum spring tension to rebuild strength fastest