SCS Flexibility & Mobility Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which stretching technique involves a partner applying gentle pressure to increase range of motion beyond what the athlete can achieve alone?
- Active isolated stretching
- Partner-assisted passive stretching (Correct answer)
- Ballistic stretching
- Dynamic stretching
Correct answer: Partner-assisted passive stretching
Partner-assisted passive stretching uses an external force (the partner) to move a limb beyond the athlete's active range of motion.
Question 2: The 'creep' phenomenon in connective tissue refers to:
- Rapid elastic recoil after stretch release
- Gradual elongation under sustained low-load stress (Correct answer)
- Increased stiffness following repeated loading
- Decreased compliance after eccentric exercise
Correct answer: Gradual elongation under sustained low-load stress
Creep is the time-dependent, gradual deformation of viscoelastic tissues under a constant low load, which is the basis for sustained stretching protocols.
Question 3: Which joint action primarily characterizes hip mobility limitations in athletes presenting with anterior pelvic tilt?
- Restricted hip abduction
- Restricted hip extension with tight hip flexors (Correct answer)
- Restricted hip internal rotation
- Restricted hip adduction
Correct answer: Restricted hip extension with tight hip flexors
Anterior pelvic tilt is commonly associated with tight hip flexors (iliopsoas, rectus femoris) that restrict full hip extension.
Question 4: During a sit-and-reach test, which muscles are primarily assessed?
- Hip flexors and quadriceps
- Hamstrings and lumbar erector spinae (Correct answer)
- Calf complex and hip abductors
- Glutes and piriformis
Correct answer: Hamstrings and lumbar erector spinae
The sit-and-reach test primarily evaluates hamstring and lower back (lumbar erector spinae) flexibility.
Question 5: What is the primary advantage of dynamic warm-up stretching over static stretching before athletic performance?
- Dynamic stretching increases muscle temperature and maintains force production (Correct answer)
- Static stretching increases neuromuscular activation more effectively
- Dynamic stretching eliminates all injury risk
- Static stretching improves power output acutely
Correct answer: Dynamic stretching increases muscle temperature and maintains force production
Dynamic stretching elevates tissue temperature and activates the neuromuscular system without the acute strength decrements associated with prolonged static stretching.
Question 6: Thoracic spine mobility is most critical for which sport-specific movement pattern?
- Single-leg landing mechanics
- Overhead pressing and rotational power generation (Correct answer)
- Knee flexion during squatting
- Ankle dorsiflexion during running
Correct answer: Overhead pressing and rotational power generation
Thoracic extension and rotation are essential for overhead activities and rotational sports, where limited T-spine mobility forces compensation at the lumbar spine or shoulder.
Question 7: Which assessment best identifies unilateral hip mobility asymmetry in athletes?
- Overhead squat assessment
- Thomas test performed bilaterally (Correct answer)
- Ober test
- FABER test
Correct answer: Thomas test performed bilaterally
The Thomas test performed on each side separately allows direct side-to-side comparison of hip flexor and rectus femoris flexibility.
SCS Flexibility & Mobility Training 2
Which stretching technique involves a partner applying gentle pressure to increase range of motion beyond what the athlete can achieve alone?