David has a new client in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy. how should he modify the overhead squat assessment for her?

The answer is- The range of motion should be decreased

Explanation:

The options are:

a. The range of motion should be increased

b. The arms should be placed at the sides

c. The range of motion should be decreased

d. The heels should be elevated

The answer is C. The range of motion should be decreased.

The overhead test is a screening assessment used for obtaining general indication of dynamic posture and used periodically to know if exercise interventions are effective. It is a total-body squatting movement which helps to increase core strength and qualify muscle imbalance. It also reinforces proper squatting technique. It is one of recommended exercises for the 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy, they may however need to decrease their range of rotation as her pregnancy progresses.

It also predicts how well a client will do on the Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) which is a chronic condition that causes pain and fatigue and also issues with memory, sleep and mood. Gaining weight and hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can make symptoms worse.