YMCA Client Assessment & Programming 2

Question 1

When conducting a postural assessment for a new yoga client, which landmark misalignment most commonly indicates anterior pelvic tilt?

Accepted Answer

ASIS positioned anterior to the PSIS

Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt is identified when the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) sits anterior and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), often causing lumbar hyperlordosis.

Question 2

A client reports intermittent tingling in the fingers during overhead yoga poses. Which assessment finding would most warrant physician referral before continuing practice?

Accepted Answer

Positive Adson's test suggesting thoracic outlet involvement

Answer

A positive Adson's test can indicate thoracic outlet syndrome, a neurovascular condition requiring medical clearance before yoga instruction continues.

Question 3

Which PAR-Q response would automatically require written physician clearance before a client begins a yoga program?

Accepted Answer

Client has been told by a doctor that their heart condition means yoga is the only physical activity recommended

Answer

Any 'yes' answer on the PAR-Q indicating a physician has restricted physical activity due to a heart or other serious condition requires written medical clearance.

Question 4

In designing a yoga program for a client recovering from a rotator cuff repair (cleared for exercise by their physician), which modification is most appropriate for Chaturanga Dandasana?

Accepted Answer

Replace with Knees-Chest-Chin (Ashtanga Namaskara) to reduce shoulder load

Answer

Knees-Chest-Chin significantly reduces the eccentric load on the rotator cuff compared to Chaturanga, making it a safer alternative during early return-to-practice.

Question 5

A 62-year-old client with osteoporosis wants to join a yoga class. Which type of spinal movement should be approached with the greatest caution?

Accepted Answer

Deep spinal flexion under load (e.g., weighted forward folds)

Answer

Deep spinal flexion under load dramatically increases compressive forces on the vertebral bodies, raising fracture risk in clients with osteoporosis.

(YMCA) Young Men's Christian Association Yoga Certification Practice Test

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YMCA Client Assessment & Programming 2