Which statement about the Pelvic Stabilization setup is false?

Which statement about the Pelvic Stabilization setup is false?

• A. Footbar is in place and the client is supine with feet on the footbar.
• B. The starting load is 3.5-4.5 springs.
• C. The footbar is not used during Pelvic Stabilization.
• D. The equipment setup includes supine feet on the footbar.

Answer: (C)

Pelvic stabilization relies on a stable base and active foot contact to control the pelvis and engage the core. In this setup, the client lies supine with feet resting on the footbar, and you start with a moderate spring load in the 3.5–4.5 range to provide resistance while maintaining control. Using the footbar is essential because it provides that fixed anchor and helps align the hips during stabilization; removing it would remove the contact point and make maintaining pelvic alignment much harder, which is why saying the footbar isn’t used is false. The other aspects—supine position with feet on the footbar and starting load in that range—fit with the standard Pelvic Stabilization setup.

Pelvic stabilization relies on a stable base and active foot contact to control the pelvis and engage the core. In this setup, the client lies supine with feet resting on the footbar, and you start with a moderate spring load in the 3.5–4.5 range to provide resistance while maintaining control. Using the footbar is essential because it provides that fixed anchor and helps align the hips during stabilization; removing it would remove the contact point and make maintaining pelvic alignment much harder, which is why saying the footbar isn’t used is false. The other aspects—supine position with feet on the footbar and starting load in that range—fit with the standard Pelvic Stabilization setup.