REFORMER HOMEWORK
QUESTIONS| UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question :What is the gear bar?
Correct answer:setting determines the amount of initial
tension on the springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform is #1, #2 is the next and so on
Lower position numbers provide higher spring tension
Controls load -
The gear bar enables you to change the initial tension on the springs (before the carriage is pressed out). This feature lets you accommodate clients of different strengths and heights. A taller client will begin with the carriage farther away from the foot bar than a shorter client will
Question :What is the carriage stopper?
Correct answer:determines how close the carriage slides in
toward the wooden standing platform and dictates the range of motion required of the body's joints
responsible for adjusting height, leg length, and hip flexibility
Question :Which position emphasize hamstrings connection
in footwork and second position?
Correct answer:Heels on the footbar
Question :What are the positions of footwork in order?
Correct answer:1. Toes apart heels together, 2. Wrap Toes, 3.
Heels on Bar, 4. High half toe, 5. lower and lift
Question :What are the positions of Second position in order?
Correct answer:1. Parallel, 2. Laterally rotated, 3. medially
rotated
Question :What images can you use to help someone stabilize
the torso and pelvis in neutral during Footwork? If they are
still unable to stabilize, how can you modify the range of motion or the settings of the reformer to help?
Correct answer:Expensive martini on pelvis you don't want to
spill, hot coffee
adjusting carriage stopper, reducing or adding spring load
Question :What is the essence of the hundred? How does
executing it on the reformer rather than mat change the muscular challenges?
Correct answer:Stability of pelvis, stability of upper body and
scapula, endurance of the abdominals
challenge of the load on arms is added
Question :What exercise would you prepare someone for
Back and Front rowing if there was a lack of stability in the shoulder girdle?
Correct answer:mid back series, hundreds
Question :If a lot of shifting is happening in the pelvis during
Running, how could you help your client to control this? Are there images, changes in dynamics or modification of alignment you would suggest?
Correct answer:cue them to engage their abdominals, can
lighten the load, or use less range of motion
could possibly go into imprint if they don't have the strength in neutral
Question :Describe the alignment of the spine and pelvis in
Stomach Massage: Round Back and Straight back...
What images could you use to help someone maintain proper form?Correct answer:Round back: C- curve , pelvis - seated back of sit bones, slight anterior tilt of pelvis
Straight back: slight lumbar flexion, lengthen through
thoracic
for straight back - think like lengthened teaser position