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FCE Biomechanics & Musculoskeletal Analysis Flashcards

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  1. In FCE, which grip strength test position is considered the standard per the American Society of Hand Therapists?

    Answer: Elbow at 90°, arm at side, neutral forearm

    The ASHT recommends testing grip strength with the elbow at 90°, arm adducted at the side, and forearm in neutral position for standardized and reliable results.

  2. What does the five-rung grip strength test (five-handle-position test) help detect in FCE?

    Answer: Sincerity of effort through a bell-curve pattern

    A genuine maximal effort produces a bell-curve pattern across five handle positions, so deviation from this pattern may indicate submaximal effort or inconsistency.

  3. Which measure is commonly used to quantify a worker's ability to sustain postures over time during an FCE?

    Answer: Static endurance time

    Static endurance time measures how long a worker can maintain a required posture, which is critical for matching physical capacities to sustained job demands.

  4. Why is body mechanics coaching NOT typically a component of an FCE?

    Answer: FCE is a measurement tool, not a treatment intervention

    FCE is designed to objectively measure physical capacity, not to provide treatment or coaching, which would compromise the objectivity of the assessment.

  5. In musculoskeletal FCE, what does 'dynamic lifting capacity' specifically refer to?

    Answer: The ability to lift and move objects through a range of motion

    Dynamic lifting capacity refers to the ability to perform lifting tasks through a complete range of motion, such as floor-to-waist or waist-to-shoulder lifts.

  6. Which functional movement pattern is assessed when a worker is asked to perform the 'stoop lift'?

    Answer: Hip-dominant forward bend with straight knees

    The stoop lift involves a hip-dominant forward bend with relatively straight knees, placing greater demands on the lumbar extensors compared to the squat lift.