MES Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Score of 1

Answer

Score of 3

Answer

Score of 2

Answer

Score of 0

Question 2

The Thomas Test assesses flexibility of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors (iliopsoas and rectus femoris)

Answer

Hamstrings and gastrocnemius

Answer

Gluteus maximus and external rotators

Answer

Tibialis anterior and peroneals

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Weak hip abductors and external rotators combined with possible foot pronation

Answer

Ankle plantar flexor tightness only

Answer

Excessive lumbar lordosis

Answer

Tight hip flexors

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Soleus and gastrocnemius (calf complex)

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Tibialis anterior

Answer

Hip abductors

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)

Answer

Berg Balance Scale

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Romberg Test

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Timed Up and Go Test

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Heel rise and forward trunk lean during squatting

Answer

Excessive hip extension

Answer

Lateral pelvic tilt

Answer

Shoulder elevation during overhead pressing