National Pilates Certification Exam Questions And Answers

What are contradictions for a client who presents with Facet Joint Syndrome? {Ans: Avoid extension of the spine * May be painful to combine extension, rotation and side-bending}1. Arc 2. Ladder 3. Gliding rails {Ans: Identify the pieces of the Ladder Barrel.}What are the Pilates Movement Principles? {Ans: 1. Control 2. Breath 3. Concentration 4. Centering 5. Flowing Motion 6. Precision}What precautions should be taken for a client who presents with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? {Ans: - Need to be paced appropriately - If the client develops new symptoms or has more than 24 hours of soreness following Pilates, consult their physician before continuing}Basic movement sciences {Ans: }Which Pilates exercises contain shoulder motion which would be CONTRAINDICATED for a client with shoulder impingement? a. Chest expansion b. Ped-O-Pull Arm lowers c. Swan front/chest press on Wunda Chair d. Rowing Back Salute {Ans: d. Rowing Back Salute}