Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment Flashcards

Which functional movement screen score indicates a notable movement dysfunction requiring corrective exercise before loading?

Answer: Score of 1

A score of 1 on the FMS means the client could not perform the movement pattern correctly, signaling a dysfunction needing correction before adding load.

The Thomas Test assesses flexibility of which muscle group?

Answer: Hip flexors (iliopsoas and rectus femoris)

The Thomas Test stretches the hip into extension while stabilizing the pelvis; failure to fully extend indicates hip flexor tightness.

Which movement impairment does knee valgus during a squat most commonly indicate?

Answer: Weak hip abductors and external rotators combined with possible foot pronation

Knee valgus during squatting typically reflects weak hip abductors/external rotators that fail to control femoral adduction and internal rotation.

The overhead squat assessment reveals excessive forward lean. Which muscle group is most likely overactive and should be inhibited?

Answer: Soleus and gastrocnemius (calf complex)

Tight calves restrict ankle dorsiflexion, forcing the torso to lean forward during the overhead squat to maintain balance.

Which assessment tool uses reaching distances in three directions (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) to evaluate dynamic balance and ankle stability?

Answer: Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)

The Star Excursion Balance Test challenges single-leg balance while reaching in multiple directions, assessing neuromuscular control and ankle stability.

Decreased ankle dorsiflexion range of motion is most likely to contribute to which compensatory movement pattern?

Answer: Heel rise and forward trunk lean during squatting

Restricted ankle dorsiflexion prevents the tibia from moving over the foot, causing the heel to rise and the trunk to lean forward to maintain balance.