Ortho III – Core Stability Training Practice Test

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• How can you ensure exercise selection accommodates both stability and sport-specific movement?
• Which statement correctly describes the activation pattern of the anterior versus posterior innominate MET techniques?
• Which statement best describes the clinical implication of the supine to sit test for a posterior innominate dysfunction?
• What is the purpose of training anti-rotation chest press using a cable or band in core programs?
• When SI joint hypomobility is suspected, soft tissue mobilization is recommended to which muscles?
• What is the purpose of anti-rotation training in core programs?
• Which muscles are listed as target muscles in the capacity model?
• During anterior innominate MET, which substitutions should be prevented?
• Patients with low back pain show delayed firing of which muscles during limb movements and postural changes?
• In posterior innominate MET, what does the PSL acronym stand for?
• Clamshells are indicated for which conditions?
• Which outcome indicates improved joint stability from a core program during daily activities?
• Which statement best describes how to progress a six-week core program?
• How can hip mobility affect lumbar spine load during core tasks?
• What is a key reason dead bug is suitable for early core training?
• Which stabilizing subsystems comprise the spinal stabilizing system according to Panjabi?
• In patients with chronic low back pain, which muscle has a significantly decreased ability to contract?
• Which joint is commonly hypomobile on joint mobility testing for these conditions?
• Posterior innominate MET indications are described by which acronym?
• Which model is described as a global muscle approach?
• In the neutral zone concept, which statement is true?
• In the capacity model, what is the role of large global muscles in spinal stability?
• What exercises are recommended for sacroiliac joint hypomobility?
• What is the overall goal of MET techniques for innominate dysfunction?
• Which tests comprise McGill's Torso Endurance Battery?
• What movement screen could indicate a lack of core stability that might predispose to back pain?
• In adapting core training for athletes returning from hip surgery, what is the recommended progression?
• Following clamshells, which exercises can you progress to?
• Which movement is an example of anti-extension?
• Which muscles form the lateral (side) component of the core?
• How do you adjust core stability training for clients with osteoporosis?
• Core stabilization is based on what?
• Which approach is recommended when designing a core program for clients with osteoporosis?
• In the motor control model, lumbopelvic health and function depend on what?
• Outline a simple three-phase periodization plan for core stability across activation, strength, and integration.
• Which model emphasizes CNS and PNS control and uses sensory input to provide overall spinal orientation during movement?
• What is the primary focus of treatment for lumbar extension rotation?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to progressing to loaded core stabilization?
• Which statement about clamshells is true?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism underlying movement impairment syndromes?
• During core stability training for SI hypomobility, what spinal position is emphasized?
• Anterior innominate MET indications are shown when which finding is confirmed on the involved SI joint?
• Trunk control and coordination may be more important than which of the following?
• Which test is used to identify AI vs PI innominate rotation before applying MET corrections?
• Which sequence describes Weeks 1-6 of a six-week core stability progression for a novice with persistent low back pain?
• Name a minimal home-based anti-rotation routine using common equipment.
• Which planes of movement should be considered when designing a core stability program?
• The flick test is used to identify which of the following?
• How does diaphragmatic breathing contribute to core stability?
• Which exercise is listed as part of the SI hypomobility program?
• Which exercise exemplifies anti-rotation?
• Define anti-extension and anti-rotation in core training with examples.
• Which cue best supports maintaining upright posture during anti-rotation core exercises?
• In assessing lumbar extension rotation syndrome, which is an example of an assessment item?
• Which structure forms the bottom boundary of the core?
• Which muscles are activated to support stability after the supine to sit assessment of posterior innominate dysfunction?
• What is the connection between breath control and pelvic floor function in core training?
• LBP patients demonstrate poor kinesthesia of spinal position and poor trunk alterations in activities such as gait. Which aspect is described as impaired?
• Which of the following is a functional, multi-joint core stability exercise?
• Which innominate dysfunction is associated with a confirmed PI on the involved SI joint?
• Clamshells primarily target which muscle?
• Which statement best describes progression strategy for core stability exercises?
• Which list includes four modalities or tools commonly used in core stability training?
• Which statement best describes trunk stability according to the motor control model?
• What is the role of the clinician when instructing clients on core stability exercises?
• What is a primary benefit of the dead bug as an early core exercise?
• The Supine to Sit test identifies which innominate rotation?
• Which statement differentiates drawing-in from bracing in core activation?
• Which statement describes a hallmark of neutral spine during core stability training?
• Controlling movement instructs the patient to move the lumbopelvic region with less of which motions?
• Which option correctly represents the indications for the Sheer/Squish test?
• What best defines lumbar extension/rotation syndrome?
• Which test is used to identify AI vs PI innominate rotation before applying MET corrections?
• How would you screen for abdominal wall coordination during a resisted draw-in?
• Describe how to use a resistance band to train anti-rotation.
• Which muscle is reported to show unilateral atrophy with fatty infiltration in adults with low back pain?
• What should you start with prior to core exercises?
• In weeks 3-4 of the six-week progression, what is emphasized?
• Which structure forms the top boundary of the core?
• Which of the following is NOT among anti-rotation core exercises commonly used in progression?
• Which test serves as an alternative to the shear test for sacroiliac hypomobility assessment?
• How do you define lumbopelvic stability and its importance?
• Which condition is a contraindication to progressing to loaded core stabilization?
• Which concept did Bergmark introduce to describe how muscles stabilize the spine?
• What is a common error during a plank hold in novice participants and how to fix it?
• In anterior innominate MET, what knee and hip position is used for the patient?
• In the beginner dead bug progression, which movement pattern is recommended first?
• What is the non-breathing function of the diaphragm in spine stability?
• Which muscle is a primary core stabilizer along with transversus abdominis, multifidus, and diaphragm?
• Which muscles are targeted in the motor control model?
• What is a primary reason stability matters for injury risk?
• Which muscles are the posterior (back) component of the core?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary core stabilizer?
• What is the recommended baseline exercise intensity for most novice core stability programs?
• Which assessment tools are commonly reassessed to gauge progress after a six-week core program?
• Which muscle is reported to atrophy after the first episode of low back pain and may not recover even after pain resolves?
• Which sequence of actions is used to identify lumbopelvic dysfunction and aberrant motions?
• Which assessment evaluates lumbopelvic control during leg movements and load transfer?
• On palpation, which muscle groups are commonly tight in these conditions?
• Which exercise is included in the SI hypomobility program?
• Controlling movement in this approach emphasizes moving the lumbopelvic region with what?
• Which of the following are indications for performing the Flick test?
• Which statement best describes symptom provocation for lumbar extension rotation syndrome?
• How is the core most commonly defined in the context of trunk stability?
• What defines neutral spine in core stability training?
• Which statement about the Sheer/Squish test is true?
• What are key signs the core program is improving in joint stability during daily activities?
• Why is progressive overload essential in core stability training?
• What is a typical beginner progression for the dead bug exercise?
• Which statement describes how the Flick test is mobilized or corrected?
• Which cue helps prevent torso rotation during Pallof press?
• Why should hip mobility be included in core stability programs?
• Which symptom would be considered a red flag requiring urgent medical referral?
• Provide proper cues for performing a side plank safely.
• In lumbar extension rotation movement impairment, what pelvic position is commonly observed during activities?
• Compared to individuals without low back pain, people with low back pain activate and preactivate which muscle to a greater degree?
• Which components are included in the overall treatment approach?
• Which statement best describes capacity model exercises?
• What is the proper setup and cue for a Pallof press?
• In the capacity model, what is the role of large global muscles?
• Which exercise is characterized by very low spinal load and trains cross-body coordination?
• What is the aim of correction of posture in this approach?
• In posterior innominate MET, which muscle is targeted for activation?
• Which muscle is primarily responsible for drawing-in the abdomen during core activation?
• Which statement best describes the technique of the Flick test?
• Which is a key aspect of designing a core stability program to address anti-flexion and anti-extension?
• Which muscles form the anterior (front) component of the core?
• Provide an example of a functional, multi-joint core stability exercise.
• Which best describes the technique of the Sheer/Squish test?
• Which approach is NOT recommended in core stability progression?
• Why is the dead bug considered safer than a full sit-up for core stabilization?
• Which activities are associated with lumbar extension rotation?
• What is a recommended cue when correcting novice plank form?
• In anterior innominate MET, how many repetitions and how long is each contraction?
• Which exercise is specifically used to train anti-rotation in core stability progression?
• How should breathing be coordinated with core exercises to maximize stability?
• Which of the following describes a progression for integrating the core into functional tasks?
• During posterior innominate MET, which substitutions should be prevented?
• What does muscle reeducation focus on?
• Which muscles provide two thirds of spinal stability in the neutral zone?
• Which movement is used to observe aberrant motion in the lower quarter?
• In assessing lumbar extension rotation syndrome, which observation method is included?
• Which describes the muscle imbalance associated with lumbar extension rotation?
• What is the role of the pelvic floor in core stability during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure?
• Which statement best describes why core stability generally precedes core power?
• Which mobilization/correction approach is described for the Sheer/Squish test?
• In this treatment model, which joints' restrictions are addressed first?
• What is core stabilization?
• Which statement best describes movement impairment syndromes?
• Based on observation for most LBP, hip, lower quarter conditions, what is anticipated?
• Which three endurance tests make up McGill's Torso Endurance Battery?
• During anterior innominate MET, which muscle is intended to be activated by the technique?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between core stability and core power?
• How would you measure progress in a 6-week core program?
• Which regions are commonly hypomobile on joint mobility testing for these conditions?
• What is the knee/hip position for posterior innominate MET technique?
• How should you monitor pain during progression of core stability exercises?
• Which description best represents the typical progression from static to dynamic core stability exercise?
• Which muscles are included in the global muscle group?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of bracing in core stability versus drawing-in?
• During a curl-up test, which compensations are commonly seen and how should they be corrected?
• What movement pattern is typical of lumbar extension rotation movement impairment?
• In a core program, what is the rationale for alternating sides when testing side planks?
• Which of the following is NOT a core training principle that underpins most programs?
• Which model emphasizes segmental control as essential for spinal stability and focuses on small parts of movement?