Test on Pilates Reformer Exercise Techniques

Question 1: Is maintaining torso stability a focus during reciprocal leg movement?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list "torso during reciprocal leg movement" as a point of stability.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what is a key stability focus related to the scapulae during arm movement?

A. Scapulae during leg movement

B. Scapulae during arm movement

C. Scapulae during torso flexion

D. Scapulae during hip abduction

Explanation: The 'ESSENCE' section of the study materials explicitly lists 'scapulae during arm movement' as a stability focus.

Question 3: During the external rotation exercise, the shoulder blade should be allowed to lift away from the back.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials indicate that the shoulder blade should be 'hirdam lopathu plocha', which means the shoulder blade should be flat against the back, not lifting away.

Question 4: According to the provided study materials, what is the correct sequence of steps for the External Rotation exercise?

A. starting position, externally rotate, return

B. externally rotate, return, starting position

C. starting position, internally rotate, return

D. return, externally rotate, starting position

Explanation: The study materials illustrate the External Rotation exercise with three distinct steps: 1. starting position, 2. externally rotate, and 3. return. Option 0 correctly lists these steps in the presented order.

Question 5: The modification of placing feet on the footbar, without straps, makes it easier to stabilize the lumbo-pelvic region by reducing the workload on the abdominals.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'FEET ON FOOTBAR, NO STRAPS. To reduce workload on abdominals, making it easier to stabilize lumbo-pelvic region.'