Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment Flashcards

Which joint mobility assessment uses a goniometer to measure the angle between body segments?

Answer: Range of motion (ROM) goniometry

Goniometry measures joint angles to quantify range of motion, providing objective baseline and progress data for mobility interventions.

Which type of stretching is MOST recommended for improving long-term flexibility in clinical populations?

Answer: Static stretching held 15–60 seconds

Static stretching held for 15–60 seconds is safe, effective, and well tolerated in clinical populations for improving chronic flexibility.

The Ober Test is used to assess tightness of which structure?

Answer: Iliotibial (IT) band and tensor fasciae latae

The Ober Test places the hip in abduction and extension; inability to adduct the leg indicates IT band or TFL tightness.

During the single-leg squat assessment, contralateral pelvic drop indicates weakness in which muscle?

Answer: Ipsilateral gluteus medius

The stance-leg gluteus medius must eccentrically control pelvic drop; weakness allows the opposite side of the pelvis to descend.

Which corrective exercise strategy follows the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) model's inhibit-lengthen-activate-integrate sequence?

Answer: Foam rolling, then stretching overactive muscles, then activating underactive muscles, then integrating into movement

The inhibit-lengthen-activate-integrate sequence uses myofascial release and stretching to address overactive tissues before activating underactive muscles in functional movement.

Which test measures thoracic spine rotation range of motion using a seated position to isolate the thorax?

Answer: Seated trunk rotation with a dowel

Seated thoracic rotation testing with a dowel across the chest isolates thoracic spine mobility by eliminating hip and lumbar rotation.