FCE FCE Biomechanics & Musculoskeletal Analysis

Question 1

Which spinal region is most commonly evaluated in FCE for lumbar dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spine

Answer

Cervical spine

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Thoracic spine

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Sacral spine

Question 2

What does 'coefficient of variation' measure in FCE biomechanical testing?

Accepted Answer

Consistency of effort across repeated trials

Answer

Grip strength average

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Range of motion difference

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Pain intensity fluctuation

Question 3

In FCE, what is the primary purpose of evaluating shoulder flexion range of motion?

Accepted Answer

To determine overhead reaching capacity for job tasks

Answer

To assess grip endurance

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To measure finger dexterity

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To test knee stability

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'functional mobility' in musculoskeletal FCE?

Accepted Answer

The ability to perform whole-body movements required for work tasks

Answer

The ability to lift maximum weight

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The speed of nerve conduction

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The degree of muscle atrophy

Question 5

Which principle of biomechanics is applied when assessing a worker's safe lifting capacity in FCE?

Accepted Answer

The lever arm principle and load moment

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Newton's law of thermodynamics

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Bernoulli's principle

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Hooke's law of elasticity

Question 6

What is the role of electromyography (EMG) in some advanced FCE protocols?

Accepted Answer

To assess muscle activation patterns and detect inconsistency

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To measure blood pressure during exertion

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To calculate joint range of motion

Answer

To evaluate aerobic capacity