Corrective Exercise Flashcards
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A client presents with a pronated foot (flat arch) during a static postural assessment. Which muscle is most likely underactive?
Answer: Posterior tibialis
Posterior tibialis is the primary dynamic arch supporter; its weakness allows the arch to collapse into pronation.
During corrective programming for a client with forward head posture, which exercise is most appropriate in the activation phase?
Answer: Chin tucks (deep cervical flexor activation)
Chin tucks activate the deep cervical flexors (longus colli/capitis), which are inhibited in forward head posture.
What movement compensation would a trainer look for during a push assessment if the pectoralis minor is overactive?
Answer: Scapular elevation and anterior tilting
Overactive pectoralis minor tilts the scapula anteriorly and elevates it, disrupting normal scapulohumeral rhythm.
Which corrective strategy is most appropriate when a client demonstrates bilateral knee valgus due to overactive adductors?
Answer: Foam roll the adductors followed by abductor activation
Inhibiting (foam rolling) overactive adductors then activating the underactive gluteus medius directly addresses the cause of knee valgus.
A client with Janda's layered syndrome would likely present with which combination?
Answer: Both upper and lower crossed syndrome patterns simultaneously
Layered syndrome (stratification syndrome) is the combination of both upper and lower crossed syndromes presenting together.
Which of the following best describes the role of integration exercises in a corrective exercise program?
Answer: Reintroduce full movement patterns that reinforce neuromuscular efficiency
Integration exercises train the entire kinetic chain in functional movement patterns after mobility and isolated activation work is complete.
When a client demonstrates excessive pronation at the foot during gait, which corrective SMR site should be addressed first?
Answer: Peroneals (fibularis muscles)
Overactive peroneals evert the foot contributing to pronation; foam rolling them is the first inhibitory step.