SCS Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which functional movement screen (FMS) score typically indicates a high injury risk requiring corrective exercise before progressing training loads?

Accepted Answer

Score of 12 or below

Answer

An FMS composite score of 12 or below is associated with significantly increased injury risk and should trigger corrective exercise intervention.

Question 2

An athlete presents with anterior knee pain that worsens when descending stairs. Which structure is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral joint

Answer

Patellofemoral pain syndrome classically worsens with stair descent due to increased compressive forces on the patella against the femur.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the proliferative phase of tissue healing (days 4–21)?

Accepted Answer

Fibroblast activity and collagen deposition

Answer

During the proliferative phase, fibroblasts migrate to the injury site and deposit type III collagen to bridge the wound.

Question 4

Which taping technique is most appropriate for providing dynamic support to the patellar tracking during sport participation?

Accepted Answer

McConnell taping

Answer

McConnell taping uses rigid tape to medially glide and tilt the patella, correcting tracking dysfunction during dynamic activity.

Question 5

A strength and conditioning specialist suspects a hamstring strain Grade II in an athlete. Which finding best supports this classification?

Accepted Answer

Partial tear with significant pain and strength deficit but intact muscle

Answer

Grade II strains involve a partial muscle tear producing significant pain, swelling, and measurable strength loss while the muscle remains structurally intact.

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

SCS Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 2