Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

Why does FRC emphasize assessing each joint independently?

Answer: Global movements can hide specific joint deficits

Compound movements allow compensation that masks individual joint limitations.

During an assessment, a client's knee rotates noticeably when testing hip external rotation in sitting. What is the best interpretation?

Answer: Compensation that invalidates the hip measurement

Knee movement means the hip measurement is contaminated by another joint.

Which assessment finding most supports prioritizing capsular work for a joint?

Answer: Limited rotational range with an articular pinching sensation

Restricted rotation with joint-level sensation points toward capsular limitation.

How should bilateral differences found during assessment be handled?

Answer: Documented and used to guide side-specific training

Side-to-side differences highlight priorities for targeted, side-specific programming.

What does FRC consider the 'usable' range of a joint?

Answer: The active range the nervous system can control

Usable mobility is range the client can actively access and control.

Why are CARs performed slowly during assessment?

Answer: To reveal deficits that momentum would hide

Slow, controlled motion prevents momentum from masking range or control gaps.

A client can hold an end-range position with low effort but cramps when attempting to move further. What is the next logical training focus?

Answer: Progressive isometric loading at the current end range

Building isometric strength at current end range expands controllable range safely.