Chapter 10: Introduction to Mobility Assessments

Question 1

Which joint motion is considered to have normal mobility when the client is able to touch the wall by forward bending the knee during the weight bearing lunge test?

Answer 1

Dorsiflexion

Question 2

Which mobility assessment functions to assess a client’s hip extension, hip adduction, and knee flexion ROM all at the same time?

Answer 2

Modified Thomas Test

Question 3

Why might a fitness professional choose to use ankle mobility screening on a client?

Answer 3

If the client demonstrates feet turning out that was corrected by the heels elevated modification

Question 4

What is considered normal mobility during the 1st MTP extension test?

Answer 4

The great toe is able to extend above the other toes.

Question 5

What position should the shoulder be in when performing the shoulder internal and external rotation test?

Answer 5

Abducted and bent to 90 degrees

Question 6

Which term best describes the entire available motion at a joint as well as the body’s neuromuscular control during motion?

Answer 6

mobility

Question 7

Which best describes the target motion of the knee flexion test?

Answer 7

The client actively flexes the knee as far as tolerable.