SBC Safety, Contraindications, and Injury Prevention

Question 1

Which client condition is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to stability ball training?

Accepted Answer

Acute herniated disc with radiculopathy

Answer

Mild deconditioning

Answer

Mild hypertension controlled by medication

Answer

Previous ankle sprain that has fully healed

Question 2

What is the maximum recommended burst weight rating for a stability ball used in a commercial fitness setting?

Accepted Answer

500 lbs

Answer

100 lbs

Answer

300 lbs

Answer

1000 lbs

Question 3

Anti-burst stability balls are required in professional settings primarily because:

Accepted Answer

They deflate slowly rather than bursting suddenly, preventing falls

Answer

They are cheaper to manufacture

Answer

They are heavier for added resistance

Answer

They come in more colors

Question 4

Before each client session, trainers should inspect the stability ball for:

Accepted Answer

Punctures, cuts, over-inflation, and surface wear that could compromise safety

Answer

Color fading only

Answer

The brand name

Answer

Weight printed on the ball

Question 5

Which condition requires a physician's written clearance before beginning ANY stability ball exercises?

Accepted Answer

A client with a recent history of vertebral fracture

Answer

A client who exercises regularly and has no health concerns

Answer

A client who is mildly overweight

Answer

A client over age 30

Question 6

Proper spotting during stability ball exercises involves the trainer being positioned to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent the ball from rolling and catch the client if they lose balance

Answer

Stand across the room

Answer

Time the exercise with a stopwatch

Answer

Count repetitions only