Rehab Quizzes (Core, plyometrics, proprioception)

Which of the following are examples of increased progression for core stabilization exercise?

A. exercise ball

B. medicine ball

C. cable exercise

D. All of the above

D. all of the above

Crunch/curl up definition

supine with one leg bent, hands under lumbar spine, elbows on the ground; thoracic flx while bracing and normal breathing

Side bridge definition

side lying with knees and elbows on mat; elbow underneath shoulder and hold position

T or F: there are certain core muscles that are more important than others

false

Abdominal hallowing definition

draws umbilicus up and and in; sucks in the gut

Abdominal bracing definition

contracts abdominal muscles with spine in neutral position, neither sucks in or pushes out

Which is not an example of a core stabilization exercise mentioned?

a. four point kneeling

b. planks

c. deadlifts

d. dead bug

c. dead lifts

On average, how much percent of sensory input is the somatosensory system responsible for?

70%

T or F: the vestibular system provides position and movement of head in space

false

T or F: the sensory organization is compensation for inaccurate input from one sensory system by the other two

true

Which system is the key sensory system to the CNS?

somatosensory system

T or F: the visual system is the primary sensory system for static balance

true

Somatosensory system definition

provides position and motion of the body

Visual system definition

provides position, direction and speed of head movement relative to the environment in space

Vestibular system definition

provides position and movement of the head with respect to gravity and inertial forces

Proprioception definition

conscious and unconscious recognition of jt position in space

T or F: sport related injuries are a primary cause of impairment in the somatosensory system

true

Which of the following is not a way to progress through plyometric exercises?

a. modify the frequency

b. modify the intensity

c. modify the volume

d. all of the above are acceptable ways

d. all of the above

Which of the following tips is the most important?

a. proper technique and execution

b. cushioned surface

c. proper equipment

d. warm up

a. proper technique and execution

T or F: a patient with acute pain or inflammation should perform plyometric exercises

false

Volume definition

number of foot contacts/reps/sets, distance, time

frequency definition

number of sessions/time per week

recovery definition

amount of rest time

T or F: individuals with larger body sizes are at increased risk for jt stress and injury when performing plyometric exercises

true

Preparatory phase

strength training/balance training/technique

Submaximal phase

low intensity rebound activities, longer contact time or medium-intensity rebound activities, shorter contact time

Maximal plyometric

high intensity, short duration, maximal explosive, concentric force, minimal contact time

T or F: the amortization phase should be as quick and strong as possible to generate more power

true

What is the correct order of the stretch shortening cycle?

eccentric

amortization

concentric

Describe the components of plyometrics

a rapid eccentric contraction and rapid concentric contraction

Muscle spindle

stretch reflex → muscle shortening

GTO

muscle inhibition → muscle shortening facilitation

Contractile component (CC)

actin-myosin

Series elastic component (SEC)

tendons

Parallel elastic component

Muscle connective tissue

What are considered errors during the Balance Error Scoring System Assessment?

• hip abduction greater than 30 degrees

• hand off

Star excursion balance test

dynamic

Single leg balance test

static

Balance error scoring system

both static and dynamic

Which of the following is not a reason for facilitating enhanced neuromuscular control?

a. decrease in falls in older adults

b. increase in falls in young adults

c. increase in performance in elite atheltes

d. decreased risk of injury

increase in falls in young adults

Feedforward

preparatory muscle activity

Feedback

reactive muscle activity

Which is not true about the Star Excursion Balance Test?

a. progress by altering each sensory system

b. requires performance on the injured limb only

c. utilizes a star shaped grid on the floor with points space 30 degrees apart

d. involves reaching as far as possible and returning while maintaining balance

b. requires performance on the injured limb only

c. utilizes a star shaped grid on the floor with points space 30 degrees apart

Static

posture and balance

Dynamic

production and control of movement

Global

larger, superficial muscles

Local

Intrinsic, deep muscles

Which is not an example of intersegmental muscle?

a. longissimus

b. iliocostalis

c. TA

d. multifidus

c. TA

Which is not an example of a multisegmental muscle?

a. interspinalis

b. EO

c. IO

d. Rectus abdominis

a. interspinalis

T or F: psoas major, gluteus minimus, glute max are all pelvic muscles

true

Biering sorensen extensor endurance test

prone + lower body supported + upper body off the table and hold upper body parallel to the floor

Side support test

side bridge position and hold hip and body in a straight line

Straight leg lowering test

supine position with hips at 90 degrees of flexion, maintain neutral pelvic position