Stretch Lab Module Questions

Which anatomical direction means closer to the center of the body or to the point of attachment of a limb to the body torso? - anterior - proximal - distal - medial

proximal

True or false: Lighting in the studio, the bagginess of the client's clothes, how close the client is to the kiosk and objects in the background of the client, can affect the machine's capability to deliver a MAPS score?

true

True or false: Make sure background music is playing during the class?

true

Muscles are roughly composed of what percentage of water? - 70-75% - 65-70% - 40-50% - 75-80

- 70-75%

In periodization, a _______________ consists of a 3-4 week cycle. - Macrocycle - Mesocycle - Microcycle - Minicycle

- Mesocycle

Using StretchLab's rating system, which number indicates that a stretch is painful? - 2 - 8 - 10 - 1

10

Once you have identified the movement patterns, the long term goal becomes ______________. Addressing each compensatory movement with the proper stretching solution. To diagnose their issues. Explain the movement patterns to them. Comparing their scores monthly.

Addressing each compensatory movement with the proper stretching solution.

Creation of the program begins: Before the first stretch A month after the first stretch After the first stretch session When the appointment is made

After the first stretch session

Which views of the Overhead squat are detailed in the pre-work? (Select 2 that apply) Posterior Anterior Lateral Inferior

Anterior Lateral

An example of lateral bending of the neck is: - Bringing the ear to the shoulder - Touching the chin to the chest - Turning the head to the left and right - Pointing your chin to the ceiling

Bringing the ear to the shoulder

When using periodization in a resistance training program, which period focuses on maintaining performance variables and improvements? - Preparatory - Transition (pre-season) - Competition - Transition (active rest)

Competition

What compensations are best viewed in the anterior view when assessing the overhead squat? (Select 2 that apply) Foot pronation Arms falling forward Low back arch Knee valgus

Foot pronation Knee valgus

What are the two types of notes we keep track of about our clients in CR: Spark Notes Key Notes General Notes Flow Notes

Key Notes General Notes

What components make up the ecosystem? (select 3 that apply) MAPS SL GO Periodization Cause analysis

MAPS SL GO Periodization

If a member is progressing with the program: (Select 2 that apply) Provide negative reinforcement Maintain growth that has already been made Determine new areas for growth Limit amplifiers recommended

Maintain growth that has already been made Determine new areas for growth

When managing your program, what are indicators to be aware of: (Select 3 that apply) Member's age Member's current periodization stage MAPS scores Personal goals

Member's current periodization stage MAPS scores Personal goals

During a first visit, the Flexologist's goal is to assess the client's ______________. - Overall level of flexibility - Willingness to buy a membership - Personality - Injury status

Overall level of flexibility

Which of the following types of stretching is very similar to static stretching, but another person or apparatus is used to help further stretch the muscles? - Active - Isometric - Passive - PNF

Passive

During the first 3 months of pregnancy, be aware of myofascial work that includes which areas of the body? (Select 2 that apply.) - Hands - Pelvis - Abdomen - Shoulder

Pelvis abdomen

Communicating that you have a _______ is an important part of delivering the stretch experience. - Path - Plan - Purpose - Cause

Plan

7 )Within the first 72 hours of a soft tissue injury, the R.I.C.E.R. regimen should be applied. What does R.I.C.E.R. stand for?

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral

The SAID principle stands for:

Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands

________________ muscles are lengthened muscles and are generally lacking neuromuscular drive. Overactive Balanced Underactive Spasmed

Underactive

true or false: Activation in relation to the MAPS machine reporting refers to how strong or active the muscle is?

false

The arm moves toward the body in the coronal plane in which of the following movements? - rotation - adduction - abduction - flexion

adduction

What is a reason a client's scores could have decreased even if you feel they have been improving on the bench? (Choose all that apply) - Change in lifestyle since the last test session (underactive, additional stressors) - A very recent workout or activity that has induced soreness - An increase in mobility that has lead to a decrease in motor control (activation) - all of the above

all of the above

It should be no surprise that _______ and ______ progress in your client's program involves proper understanding and implementation of the ecosystem. maintaining and keeping building and assessing slowing down and limiting stopping and halting

building and assessing

a regular stretching routine can increase: - libido - coordination - weight loss - hormone production

coordination

Soreness that usually accompanies strenuous physical activity is often referred to as:

delayed onset muscle soreness

_________ is defined as: to point the toes towards the sky

dorsiflexion

What is it called when a joint has been stretched past its normal range of motion?

hyperextension

what grows within the muscle in response to being stretched? - sarcomeres - myosin - actin - myofibrils

sarcomeres

Which piece of equipment is NOT used at StretchLab? - Foam roller - Slant board - Trigger point ball - Stretch strap

slant board

_______________ flexibility refers to an individual's absolute range of motion that can be achieved without movement - Static - Active isolated - Dynamic - Passive

static

What are the primary objectives for the in-session experience? (Select 2 that apply.) - Assigning homework - Continuing to build rapport - Educating clients - Setting expectations

- Continuing to build rapport - Educating clients

Which of the following apply to the active phase of periodization when applied to stretching? (Select 2 that apply.) - Intensity 4-7 tension - Intensity 8-10 tension - Volume 2-3 PNF cycles - Volume 4-6 PNF cycles

- Intensity 4-7 tension - Volume 2-3 PNF cycles

If you are ever in doubt of how to handle an ethical dilemma at StretchLab, who should you consult? - Family members - Human resources - Office manager or front desk staff - Other Flexologists

- Office manager or front desk staff

Which type of stretching is effective for rehabilitation as well as for increasing flexibility, range of motion, and muscular strength? - Active - Static - Isometric - PNF

- PNF

What is a sign of hypersensitivity in relation to the Hypervolt? (select 3 that apply) - Contracting away from the tool - The client's muscles tensing up - The client holding their breath - The client smiling

- Contracting away from the tool - The client's muscles tensing up - The client holding their breath

How should breathing be conducted during stretches? - Short and shallow - Fast and rhythmic - Deep and diaphragmatic - Shallow and from the chest

- Deep and diaphragmatic

Which of the following muscles help to form the rotator cuff? (select 3 that apply) - Infraspinatus - Subscapularis - Supraspinatus - Teres major

- Infraspinatus - Subscapularis - Supraspinatus

When customizing a routine, which things should be taken into account? (Select 3 that apply.) - Injuries - Tight spots - Client goals - Clients age

- Injuries - Tight spots - Client goals

Based off this image, you can see the client has a excessive forward lean as she goes into her OH squat. What indicator will show on the MAPS scan representing she is leaning forward in her squat? - Arrow in the middle of her back pointing forward - A circle with a squiggle - Highlighted glutes - Circles around her ankles and knees

- A circle with a squiggle

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? - A condition with overly flexible joints that easily dislocate - A neurological disorder similar to multiple sclerosis - A disorder in which the equilibrium is affected - A syndrome in which the muscles are easily damaged and should not stretched

- A condition with overly flexible joints that easily dislocate

If you accidentally brush up against a client in any way you had not intended or accidentally push too deeply into a stretch and have to back out, what should you do? - Acknowledge and apologize for your mistake. - It depends on the way the client reacts. - Report the incident to your supervisor. - Schedule the client with a different Flexologist.

- Acknowledge and apologize for your mistake.

Which of the following stretches are only included in the 50-minute one-on-one routine? (Select 2 that apply.) - Adductors and medial hamstring stretch: supine position - Forward flexion back stretch: sitting position - Lower calf stretch: prone position - Pec stretch: supine

- Adductors and medial hamstring stretch: supine position - Lower calf stretch: prone position

To demonstrate each stretch, the flexologist should: - Do it himself / herself while the clients watch - Explain it verbally - Guide one client into the stretch while the others watch - All of the above

- All of the above

What are some factors that may contribute to someone leaning forward in their OH squat? - Tight Hip Flexors - Limited ankle Dorsiflexion - Tight soleus or gastrocnemius - All of the above

- All of the above

Who are the group stretch classes designed for? - Athletes and sports people - Anyone looking for a good stretch - Anyone who needs to work out tight spots - All of the above, depending on the class level

- All of the above, depending on the class level

Which are precautions and contraindications to using the Hypervolt? - Going over metal screws/pins - Excessive pain and acute injury (<1 week) - Joint disc or bone injuries - All the above

- All the above

Which of the following should be included in ClubReady when tracking periodization? (Select 3 that apply.) - Areas the client wanted to focus on - Number of PNFs accomplished in the session - Weekly average of ounces of water consumed - What should be focused on for the next stretch session

- Areas the client wanted to focus on - Number of PNFs accomplished in the session - What should be focused on for the next stretch session

Dual relationships can result in which of the following? (Select 2 that apply.) - A happier environment inside StretchLab - Confusion of roles - More effective stretches - Weakening of professional boundaries

- Confusion of roles - Weakening of professional boundaries

How do you gain access to X+? - Connect with your studios GM - Connect with your studio Lead Flex - Connect with your studio Franchise Owner - Connect with another Flexologist

- Connect with your studio Franchise Owner

What instructions provide correct coaching for the overhead squat? (Select 2 that apply) - Feet are wide (more than shoulder width) and positioned straight ahead (slight external rotation OK). - Arms are fully extended above their head - If the client has never completed an OHS, tell them to complete the same motion as sitting in a chair. How deep they squat should be to their comfortability and capability. - During your squat it is OK if your heels lift up from the ground.

- Arms are fully extended above their head - If the client has never completed an OHS, tell them to complete the same motion as sitting in a chair. How deep they squat should be to their comfortability and capability.

If you are ever uncertain about how a client is experiencing a stretch, how do you find out? - Ask the client to rate the intensity of the stretch on the tension scale. - Deepen the stretch until the client reacts. - Monitor the client's breathing. - Try easier stretches.

- Ask the client to rate the intensity of the stretch on the tension scale.

What are the key talking points during the pre-session? (Select 2 that apply.) - Asking more questions - Assigning homework - Describing the stretches - Setting expectations

- Asking more questions - Setting expectations

Which of the following are types of a dynamic stretching exercise? (Select 2 that apply.) - Active - Ballistic - PNF - Active isolated

- Ballistic - Active isolated

Which of the following are ways to promote clear communication? (Select 3 that apply.) - Before beginning each stretch session, inform clients that they can always request more or less pressure. - Do not talk to clients during the stretch session unless they request you do so. - Make sure you can hear the client and the client can hear you. - Start each stretch session by explaining the tension scale.

- Before beginning each stretch session, inform clients that they can always request more or less pressure. - Make sure you can hear the client and the client can hear you. - Start each stretch session by explaining the tension scale.

When do you use MAPS with an individual? - Before the session with a prospect. After the 2nd session of the month with a member. - Before the session with a prospect. After the last session of the month with a member. - After the session with a prospect. Before the last session of the month with a member. - After every session.

- Before the session with a prospect. After the last session of the month with a member.

When testing extension of the lumbar spine, which of the following actions would you ask a client to perform? - Bend backward - Bend forward at the waist - Bend their knees toward the waist - Bend to the side

- Bend backward

Flexibility can be restricted by which of the following factors? (Select 3 that apply.) - Bones - Fascia - Muscle Bulk - Weight

- Bones - Fascia - Muscle Bulk

Another common OH squat technical breakdown is when client's knees pull inward during their squat, called knee valgus. What are some indicators that would present themselves during a MAPS scan? - Ankle Mobility - due to internal rotation during the squat - Activation of the glutes - Shoulder Mobility - Both a and b

- Both a and b

Which of the following are reasons that breathing is important during stretching exercises? (Select 2 that apply.) - Breathing helps clients know how long the stretch will last. - Breathing helps clients to become fully relaxed and fall asleep. - Breathing helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. - Breathing helps to relax the muscles and the entire body.

- Breathing helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. - Breathing helps to relax the muscles and the entire body.

How do you test adduction on the shoulder? - Bring the arm up sideways - Raise the arm straight backwards - Bring the arm towards the midline of the body - None of the above

- Bring the arm towards the midline of the body

In a group stretch, if a client declines to be touched, you should respond: - By verbally assisting them into correct form - That you cannot continue working with them, just like in an individual class - As if you hadn't heard them - By placing your hands gently and non-aggressively onto their limbs to get them into form

- By verbally assisting them into correct form

Flexologists should take extra care when stretching which of the following areas because they tend to be overstretched by the general population: - Shoulder and abdominals - Middle back, Achilles, and lower arms - Legs and upper arms - Calf, Achilles, and shoulder

- Calf, Achilles, and shoulder

In addition to stretching, additional components of health and wellness include which of the following? (Select 3 that apply.): - Cardio vascular fitness - Mental and emotional stability - Strength and power - Sleep

- Cardio vascular fitness - Mental and emotional stability - Strength and power

If a member is not progressing with a program: (Select 2 that apply) Chastise the client Check in with client's potential external factors (Stress or life event) Maintain personal stretching technique Check in with MAPS scores

- Check in with client's potential external factors (Stress or life event) - Check in with MAPS scores

If a client expresses a sensitivity to touch, how should a Flexologist handle the situation? (Select 3 that apply.) - Conduct the stretch session in a more conservative manner than normal. - Have another Flexologist present during the stretch session. - Listen to their verbal and nonverbal cues. - Move slowly into and out of each stretch.

- Conduct the stretch session in a more conservative manner than normal. - Listen to their verbal and nonverbal cues. - Move slowly into and out of each stretch.

Which of the following are things a Flexologist should do to greet their first time clients? (Select 3 that apply.) - Ask them to remove their shoes and place their belongings into the bench storage area. - Confirm that they are okay with being touched. - Explain the tension scale with 1 being no tension at all and 10 being quite painful. - If they are not okay with being touched, demonstrate how they can do the stretches themselves.

- Confirm that they are okay with being touched. - Explain the tension scale with 1 being no tension at all and 10 being quite painful. - If they are not okay with being touched, demonstrate how they can do the stretches themselves.

If a client is behaving inappropriately and you are uncomfortable, which of the following should you do? (Select 3 that apply.) - Describe the behavior you felt was inappropriate. - Speak to the client at the start of the next stretch session. - State your intention to maintain professional boundaries. - Stop stretching.

- Describe the behavior you felt was inappropriate. - State your intention to maintain professional boundaries. - Stop stretching.

What is the 4-D approach recommended when delivering and discussing a MAPS session as discussed in the video? - Detect, Describe, Distinction and Direct - Distinction, Detect, Direct and Defect - Discriminate, Describe, Detect and Direct - Describe, Discriminate, Distinction and Direct

- Discriminate, Describe, Detect and Direct

What is the definition of luxation? - Dislocation of the joint - Stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones - Hypermobility - Normal range of motion

- Dislocation of the joint

What are good questions to ask yourself when assessing a client's level of motor control? (Select 3 that apply). - Does the muscle actually contract and activate? - Does the muscle perform the action you are requesting (i.e., plantar flexion during the gastrocnemius stretch)? - Is the action continuous and steady, or is it intermittent and spasmodic? - Does the muscle produce sufficient force when completing a contraction during the stretch?

- Does the muscle actually contract and activate? - Does the muscle perform the action you are requesting (i.e., plantar flexion during the gastrocnemius stretch)? - Is the action continuous and steady, or is it intermittent and spasmodic?

The action of the tibialis anterior is to: - Extend the toes - Point the toes -Flexion of the knee joint - Dorsiflex and invert the ankle joint

- Dorsiflex and invert the ankle joint

___________ are great things to do during a Flexologist's down time in the studio. (select 2 that apply) - Check your phone for text messages/social media - Engage in professional development activities - Go run errands - Collaborate with other flexologists and team members

- Engage in professional development activities - Collaborate with other flexologists and team members

Which of the following adapt to the stretching process? (Select 3 that apply.) - Fascia - Tendons - Scar tissue - Bone

- Fascia - Tendons - Scar tissue

What are some changes made as you move from the foundation phase to the active phase? (Select 2 that apply.) - Begin to introduce micro-adjustments - Focus moves from global to local structures - Intensity decreases - Volume increases

- Focus moves from global to local structures - Volume increases

Which one of the following muscles can become shortened due to the constant wearing of high-heeled shoes? - Flexor hallucis longus - Gastrocnemius - Plantaris - Tibialis posterior

- Gastrocnemius

Where can the Hypersphere be used to help with lower back discomfort? (Select 3 that apply.) - Gluteus maximus - Hip abductors - Hip flexors - Quadratus lumborum

- Gluteus maximus - Hip flexors - Quadratus lumborum

What type of nerve receptors are responsible for sensing tension (length or stretch)? (Select 2 that apply.) - Exteroceptors - Golgi tendon organs - Muscle spindles - Myofilaments

- Golgi tendon organs - Muscle spindles

What stretch comes after the quadriceps stretch in the 25 and 50 minute routines? - Hip Flexor - Hip Internal Rotation - Lumbar Rotation - Piriformis

- Hip Flexor

Where can the Hypersphere or Vyper 2.0 be targeted for runners or tennis players? - Hip abductors - Pec major - Sternocleidomastoid - Wrist muscles

- Hip abductors

Which is a benefit of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching? (Select 3 that apply) - Improves muscular strength - Increases range of motion - Is the safest and most effective form of stretching - Targets specific muscle groups

- Improves muscular strength - Increases range of motion - Targets specific muscle groups

Warming up prior to stretching offers which of the following benefits? (Select 2 that apply.) - Decreases body's core temperature - Increase the delivery of oxygen - Works out previous injuries - Increases blood flow

- Increase the delivery of oxygen - Increases blood flow

Which of the following are the major benefits of a regular stretching program? (Select 3 that apply) - Increased athletic performance - Increased range of motion - Improved flexibility - Improved freedom of movement

- Increased range of motion - Improved flexibility - Improved freedom of movement

Which of the following statements are accurate regarding the concept of balanced flexibility? (Select 2 that apply.) - Imbalances are best addressed through oscillation - It aims to create an equal amount of tension between the agonist and antagonist muscle groups - It means stretching all muscle groups equally - It requires you to identify imbalances between muscle groups

- It aims to create an equal amount of tension between the agonist and antagonist muscle groups - It requires you to identify imbalances between muscle groups

What is true about the quadratus lumborum? - It inserts at the 8th rib - It causes low back pain when chronically tight - It originates at the pubic crest, pubic tubercle, and symphysis pubis - It side flexes the spinal column

- It causes low back pain when chronically tight

Which of the following statements apply to using MAPS during the assessment phase? (Select 2 that apply.) - It demonstrates a visual resource to help guide the stretching program for the client. - It is a valid, reliable, objective, and scalable way to quickly evaluate a client's movement patterns. - It provides metrics in four areas: movability, activation, posture, and symmetry. - The MAPS scan is performed at a client's first visit and if an injury occurs.

- It demonstrates a visual resource to help guide the stretching program for the client. - It is a valid, reliable, objective, and scalable way to quickly evaluate a client's movement patterns.

Which of the following statements apply to the Hypervolt? (Select 2 that apply.) - It can be used as a substitute for stretching a specific muscle group. - It can be used by clients on themselves during their stretch session. - It is a vibration massage device that helps relax sore and stiff muscles to improve mobility. - It should not be used more than 4 to 5 minutes during a 50-minute stretch session

- It is a vibration massage device that helps relax sore and stiff muscles to improve mobility. - It should not be used more than 4 to 5 minutes during a 50-minute stretch session

When applying the concept of periodization to stretching, how is load defined? - It pertains to the amount of force or tension you create during the stretch when working on the muscle. - It speaks to either the number of PNF contractions or repetitions of the stretch you perform, in conjunction with the overall duration you hold a stretch. - It speaks to the duration of which muscles are being stressed. - The principle that explains why clients become more flexible/mobile and increase their range of motion over time.

- It pertains to the amount of force or tension you create during the stretch when working on the muscle.

Where is a good spot for the Hypersphere or Vyper 2.0 to be used for golfers and football players? - Biceps muscle - Latissmus dorsi - Quadriceps/hip flexors - Wrist muscles

- Latissmus dorsi

Extended range of motion without muscular strength and stability can: - Help in your workouts - Increase strength and flexibility - Lead to injury - Be an indication of muscular disease

- Lead to injury

In periodization, _____________ pertains to the weight or force applied to an exercise or movement. - Capacity - Load - Progressive overload - Volume

- Load

Which of the following can result from poor flexibility? (Select 3 that apply.) - Fractures - Loss of strength and power - Muscle and joint pain - Poor blood circulation

- Loss of strength and power - Muscle and joint pain - Poor blood circulation

When structuring a program for your client, what should be taken into consideration? (Select 3 that apply.) - Client's gender - MAPS scores - Past injuries/limitations - The client's goals

- MAPS scores - Past injuries/limitations - The client's goals

What does Mobility infer from the client? - Mobility interprets the overall range of motion in key joints during the 3 OHS. Target areas include: ankles, neck, hips, shoulders and elbows - Mobility interprets the overall range of motion in key joints during the 3 OHS. Target areas include: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and wrists - Mobility interprets the overall range of motion in key joints during the 3 OHS. Target areas include: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows - Mobility interprets the overall range of motion in key joints during the 3 OHS. Target areas include: ankles, knees, hips, feet and elbows

- Mobility interprets the overall range of motion in key joints during the 3 OHS. Target areas include: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows

What information do you need to build a custom flexibility program? (select 4 that apply) Needs analysis Periodization MAPS Cause analysis Data/information application and tracking

- Needs analysis - Periodization - MAPS - Data/information application and tracking

Topics to discuss during a first visit stretch are _______ (Select 3 that apply) - Phases of periodization and how it aligns with and supports the prospect's goals - What will occur during the stretch session (i.e., session plan) - Quality control measures that will be implemented - How much a membership costs at the current time

- Phases of periodization and how it aligns with and supports the prospect's goals - What will occur during the stretch session (i.e., session plan) - Quality control measures that will be implemented

What are operational tasks a Flexologist can complete that promote member acquisition or retention? (Select 3 that apply) - Post-stretch follow up - Making yourself available to demo and first visit opportunities - Re-booking your client post session - Having an irregular stretching schedule (availability)

- Post-stretch follow up - Making yourself available to demo and first visit opportunities - Re-booking your client post session

What are the phases of a member's experience? (Select 3 that apply.) - Pre-Session - Post-Session - In- Session - After- Session

- Pre-Session - Post-Session - In- Session

Which of the following are precautions or contraindications to using the Vyper 2.0 and/or Hypersphere? (select 3 that apply) - Muscle and/or fascia - Pregnancy - Varicose veins - Vertigo

- Pregnancy - Varicose veins - Vertigo

what role do synergists play in muscle movement? - Contract to produce a specific movement (it is not this one) - Immobilizes the bone from which the prime mover takes origin - Optimizes the relative strength, range, and speed required of any given movement - Prevent unwanted movement

- Prevent unwanted movement

What are the 3 sections X+ is comprised of: - Progression, Stretches, Cool Down - Programs, Collections, Classes - Classes, Group stretch, Warm up - Programs, Classes, Workouts

- Programs, Collections, Classes

What is the key objective for the post-session experience? - Assign homework - Build rapport - Describe the stretches - Provide a professional recommendation

- Provide a professional recommendation

You would utilize the "collections" section to: (Select 2 that apply) - Give an ongoing collection of several weeks of stretching programs - Provide targeted stretches - Provide post workout stretches - Provide videos specific to an instructor

- Provide post workout stretches - Provide videos specific to an instructor

What are the four quadricep muscles? - Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus minor - Piriformis, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and vastus minor - Piriformis, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius - Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius

- Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius

If a stretch hurts, what should the client do? - Release the tension immediately and the Flexologist should help them modify - Push through it - Ignore it - Leave class early

- Release the tension immediately and the Flexologist should help them modify

If a client can't do all of the stretches in the class, they should: - Not return, as it's too difficult for them and they could injure themselves - Keep pushing themselves until they get it - Request a modified position or sit it out and wait for the next stretch - Make up their own stretch

- Request a modified position or sit it out and wait for the next stretch

What is the first rule of stretching in all one-on-one routines and group classes at StretchLab? - Warm up with gentle movement - Review the individual being stretched - Stretch gently and slowly - Make sure the individual is properly hydrated

- Review the individual being stretched

Which of the following could indicate drug usage? (Select 3 that apply) - Laughter - Slow or slurred speech - Twitchy muscles - Unsteady gait

- Slow or slurred speech - Twitchy muscles - Unsteady gait

What are the four checkpoints that need to be achieved to start a MAPS screening according to the video? - Stand on the floor mark (if using kiosk), feet shoulder width apart, square up your shoulders, extend arms to the ceiling - Stand behind the floor mark (if using kiosk), feet shoulder width apart, square up your shoulders, extend arms to the ceiling - Stand on the floor mark (if using kiosk), feet together, square up your shoulders, extend arms to the ceiling - Stand behind the floor mark (if using kiosk), feet shoulder width apart, square up your shoulders, arms by your side

- Stand on the floor mark (if using kiosk), feet shoulder width apart, square up your shoulders, extend arms to the ceiling

Which of the following would be considered standard procedures for all stretches? (Select 2 that apply.) - If the client feels any pinching or discomfort during the stretch, hold it until it passes. - Perform 5-6 rounds of PNF stretching and up to 7-8, if an area is particularly tight. - Start with gentle mobilization, such as traction, oscillation, or circumduction. - When doing the final stretch position, hold it an additional 15 to 20 seconds.

- Start with gentle mobilization, such as traction, oscillation, or circumduction. - When doing the final stretch position, hold it an additional 15 to 20 seconds.

Which of the following are types of flexibility? (Select 2 that apply.) - Static - Passive - Dynamic -Active Isolated

- Static - Dynamic

What should you do if your client feels pain during a stretch? - Stretch slower - Stop the stretch - Hold the stretch - Repeat the stretch

- Stop the stretch

When the muscles are stretched to the point of pain, the body employs a defense mechanism called: - Stretch reflex - Immunity reflex - Contraction reflex - Pain reflex

- Stretch reflex

Which of the following statements are accurate in regards to stretching? (Select 2 that apply.) - Stretching can sometimes cause delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) - It is important to be as flexible as possible - Stretching programs take time to develop - Stretching is the main component of an individual's overall health and wellness.

- Stretching can sometimes cause delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) - Stretching programs take time to develop

Which of the following is a fundamental principal of designing a stretching routine? (Select 2 that apply) - Stretching from the core out - Stretch then mobilize - Purposeful alignment - Balanced strength

- Stretching from the core out - Purposeful alignment

What are areas to focus on when trying to maintain the work environment? (Select 3 that apply) - Tablet - Stretch Bench - Building relationships with members - Studio environment

- Tablet - Stretch Bench - Studio environment

How do you determine the difference between a client's injury and a general ache or pain?(Select 3 that apply.) - Talk to the client about the discomfort - Monitor the way a client responds during a stretching exercise - Check for redness, swelling, or a rash - Observe if the client experiences pain in a joint or muscle group.

- Talk to the client about the discomfort - Monitor the way a client responds during a stretching exercise - Observe if the client experiences pain in a joint or muscle group.

Which of the following muscles attach to the scapula? (Select 2 that apply.) - Triceps brachii - Brachialis - Teres major - Infraspinatus

- Teres major - Infraspinatus

Choose the correct description of the anatomical position: - The precise body position in relation to the body planes, used to describe where body parts or characteristics are in relation to others - The body in standing position, arms at side with palms facing forward - How the body naturally moves when in a state of relaxation - Each part of the body in relation to the head while the body is at rest.

- The body in standing position, arms at side with palms facing forward

What can impair a client's ability to feel how deep a stretch is: (Select 2 that apply) - The client excessive talking - The client using their cell phone - The Flexologist checking in with the client to see if they feel the stretch - The client relaxing with minimal talking

- The client excessive talking - The client using their cell phone

If we say, "The fingers are distal to the wrist," we mean which of the following? - The fingers are away from the midline of the body. - The fingers are closer to the center of the body. - The fingers are further away from the center of the body. - The fingers are toward or at the midline of the body.

- The fingers are further away from the center of the body

When applying the concept of periodization to stretching, how is progressive overload defined? - It pertains to the amount of force or tension you create during the stretch when working on the muscle. - It speaks to either the number of PNF contractions or repetitions of the stretch you perform, in conjunction with the overall duration you hold a stretch. - It speaks to the duration of which muscles are being stressed. - The principle that explains why clients become more flexible/mobile and increase their range of motion over time.

- The principle that explains why clients become more flexible/mobile and increase their range of motion over time.

How is the stretch reflex activated? (Select 2 that apply.) - The stretch is held for too long - The stretch is pushed too far - The stretch is executed too quickly - The stretch involves multiple planes of movement

- The stretch is pushed too far - The stretch is executed too quickly

What is the purpose of the Hypervolt? - To help reduce muscular tension/imbalances and aid in the stretching process - To provide a massage service to the client - To cause pain to the client - To have as a fun tool in the studio

- To help reduce muscular tension/imbalances and aid in the stretching process

What are the three types of mobilization exercise? - Abduction, traction, and circumduction - Traction, oscillation, and circumduction - Circumduction, abduction, and adduction - Oscillation, circumduction, and adduction

- Traction, oscillation, and circumduction

9 )If a score is not generated when testing a client, what should you do? (Choose 3 that apply) - Complain to the client - Smile, walk away from the machine and start your stretch without acknowledging the issue - Try to identify and correct the source of the issue (ie client's clothing, distance from kiosk, client positioning, lighting etc.) then retest if possible. - If the issue can not be resolved at the time of testing. Then continue with moving on to the stretch and let the client know they will receive testing next time they come in. - Notify management of the issue so they can reach out to TRX support.

- Try to identify and correct the source of the issue (ie client's clothing, distance from kiosk, client positioning, lighting etc.) then retest if possible. - If the issue can not be resolved at the time of testing. Then continue with moving on to the stretch and let the client know they will receive testing next time they come in. - Notify management of the issue so they can reach out to TRX support.

Xponential Plus is: (select 2 that apply) - A randomized collection of stretching content - Unlimited access to full body stretching movements - An extension of our influence outside of the studio for SL members - A in-person demonstration of stretches

- Unlimited access to full body stretching movements - An extension of our influence outside of the studio for SL members

The ________________ is a 3-speed vibrating fitness roller. - Vyper 2.0 - Hypersphere - Hypervolt - Venom

- Vyper 2.0

What is the name of StretchLab's parent company? - 24 Hour Fitness - Club Pilates - Gold's Gym - Xponential Fitness

- Xponential Fitness

How does MAPS help you as a Flexologist? (Choose all the apply) - To heighten member experience, through educating individuals about their body and how it relates to assisted stretching. - By validating your expertise to the client in a visual and objective manner. - By identifying "areas of opportunity" in the client which will allow you to create a customized plan to address. - By objectively tracking progress or the lack thereof. By helping you build and maintain your book of business. - all of the above

- all of the above

Which muscles are in the posterior abdominal wall and help with hip flexion? - diaphragm - obliques - rectus abdominus - iliopsoas

- iliopsoas

Which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior parts? - transverse plane - frontal plane - oblique plane - sagittal plane

- transverse plane

How many times should you aim to touch each member of a class during a 50-minute session? - 1-2 - 3-4 - 6-8 - 9-10

6-8

The basic functional movement of which muscle would be carrying a bag? - Levator scapulae - Pectoralis minor - Rhomboids - Trapezius

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Turning a corkscrew is a basic functional movement of which of the following muscles? - Brachioradialis - Opponens pollicis - Pronator teres (not this one) - Supinator

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What happens in Phase 2 of the Introduction to Prospect for X+ (shown in PowerPoint)? - Education from the Flexologist - Tutorial from the Flexologist, handoff for GO activation and membership sale - Introduction from the front desk - No education at all

Education from the Flexologist

Areas to discuss during the last session of the month are: (Select 3 that apply) What progress has been made? What path is forward? Any obstacles we need to be aware of? What brought them into StretchLab?

What progress has been made? What path is forward? Any obstacles we need to be aware of?

True or False: At the beginning of a group stretch session the Flexologist should go around and ask each client what they want to focus on during the session?

true

True or False: If you have to assist a client to get into proper form, you should ask if it is okay to touch them?

true

True or False: While we only offer one group stretch class- we can personalize the session to each person in the room.

true