Exam Preview for 4208: Cultivating a Sustainable Core, Part II: The

Cultivating a Sustainable Core, Part II: Therapeutic Interventions from Yoga, Physical Therapy, and Sports Medicine in Rehabilitation

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1. Research has shown that the pelvic floor muscles: Reflexively contract just after movement of a limb Reflexively contract just after a cough or sneeze Are recruited best when lumbar sitting posture is neutral All of the above
2. Research indicates that spinal position affects: Intra-abdominal pressure Pelvic organ prolapse Intervertebral disc pressure and lumbar loads All of the above
3. Unmanaged, habitual increases in intra-abdominal pressure can be a factor in: Stroke and hernias Elevated blood pressure Diastastis Rectii and pelvic organ prolapse A and C
4. Sustainable core muscle recruitment during low load tasks, such as lifting a pencil, should not include: Scalene muscles Pelvic floor muscles Deep abdominal muscles Scapular stabilizers (serratus anterior and lower trapezius)
5. Emergency core muscles recruited in a compromised core include: Pelvic Floor Deep abdominals Iliococcygeus and Pubococcygeus Quadratus Lumborum and Psoas
6. Quiet, normal tidal volume breathing includes which muscle(s): Scalenes Upper Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid Respiratory Diaphragm
7. Abdomino-diaphragmatic breathing and Thoraco-diaphragmatic breathing exercises both: Recruit accessory breathing muscles Help down-regulate the stress response via the vagus nerve Should be performed supine Involve clavicular elevation
8. A common substitution to look for in the supine hook-lying march exercise on the foam roller might be: Using "spider tip fingers" on the ground Neutral head position Side bend Breath holding
9. Serratus punches and choo-choos are examples of: Cat / Cow with hands on the wall Front planks Supine exercises Side planks
10. When putting it together it is important to remember: A neutral spine is not important Holding your breath is good practice Connecting to the anticipatory core is important before moving a limb It is good to use accessory breathing muscles.