SBC Client Assessment and Screening 3

Question 1

What does a 'movement compensation' indicate during a stability ball assessment?

Accepted Answer

The body is using alternative muscle recruitment patterns due to weakness or tightness

Answer

Compensations reveal that the primary movers are not functioning optimally, causing the body to recruit substitute muscles — a key finding that guides stability ball exercise selection.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a static postural assessment performed before stability ball training?

Accepted Answer

Observing spinal curvature and pelvic alignment while the client stands still

Answer

A static postural assessment observes spinal curvature, pelvic tilt, and alignment landmarks at rest, providing baseline information for tailoring stability ball exercise prescription.

Question 3

In the context of stability ball training readiness, what does 'functional threshold' mean?

Accepted Answer

The minimum level of stability, strength, and coordination a client must possess to safely perform a specific exercise

Answer

The functional threshold is the prerequisite level of neuromuscular control and strength required to safely and effectively perform a given stability ball exercise.

Question 4

Which assessment would most directly evaluate a client's ankle stability relevant to standing stability ball exercises?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg balance test (stork test)

Answer

The single-leg balance (stork) test assesses ankle and lower-extremity proprioception and stability, which are prerequisite for standing balance-based stability ball exercises.

Question 5

When re-assessing a client after 4 weeks of stability ball training, which outcome BEST demonstrates improved neuromuscular efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Reduced compensations and improved control during the same movement screens

Answer

Fewer compensations and improved movement quality on the same assessment screens directly reflect enhanced neuromuscular efficiency following stability ball training.

SBC - Stability Ball Certification Practice Test

SBC - Stability Ball Certification Practice Test

SBC Client Assessment and Screening 3