Lumbar-Pelvic Assessment and Hamstring Strains

According to the summary, what is recommended in conjunction with lumbar-pelvic strengthening exercises to help resolve chronic hamstring strain?

• Joint proprioceptive mechanisms

• Increased rest periods

• Dietary changes

• Medication therapy

What mantra is frequently mentioned by Dr. Ida Rolf, as noted in the introduction?

• Where the pain is, it ain't

• Structure dictates function

• Global assessment of structure is paramount

• Localized evaluation is necessary for acute injury

Which type of injuries are described as the most prevalent in sports involving rapid acceleration and sprinting?

• Ankle sprains

• Hamstring injuries

• Shoulder dislocations

• Wrist fractures

What does research suggest about lumbar-pelvic alignment in relation to chronic hamstring strain?

• It has no significant effect

• It may play a significant role

• It is only relevant in acute cases

• It is less important than muscle strengthening

Who developed a multifaceted approach to musculoskeletal pain in the 1970s?

• Vladimir Janda

• Stuart McGill

• Greenman

• Hennessy and Watson

What does lumbar hyperlordosis often correlate with?

• Posterior tilt of the pelvis

• Anterior pelvic tilt

• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

• Normal sacroiliac movements

According to the text, what can training error or overstretching in athletes lead to?

• Decreased muscle tension

• Normal sacroiliac movements

• Exaggerated normal sacroiliac movements

• Reduced hamstring strain

What is the result of a tight rectus femoris muscle according to the text?

• Anterior tilt on the contralateral side

• Posterior and inferior rotation on the same side

• Posterior tilt on the contralateral side

• Anterior and superior rotation on the same side

What did Janda's treatment protocol include?

What can a beneficial compensatory mechanism for people with pelvic instability lead to over time?

• Decreased muscle tension

• Normal sacroiliac movements

• Exaggerated normal sacroiliac movements

• Reduced hamstring strain