Functional Testing

Question 1

4 reasons to do fx testing?

Answer 1

Any of …

1. isolate deficits in mm performance
2. detect and correct compensatory movement patterns
3. give athlete psychological reassurance of his/her ability to return to training and/or competition
4. determine presence of pain
5. look for limb asymmetries
6. establish a baseline for subsequent rehab and testing
7. determine if bracing or taping should be considered
8. to determine risk of re-injury

Question 2

What is the most important aspect of functional testing?

Answer 2

TO DETERMINE RISK OF RE-INJURY

Question 3

When should you do fx testing?

Answer 3

1. pass part of pre-season screening
2. throughout rehab process
3. especially near end of rehab process to determine readiness for return to training competition

Question 4

2 forms of fx testing ?

Answer 4

1. qualitative

2. quantitative

Question 5

Most important factor to consider during fx testing?

Answer 5

stages of healing !

Question 6

What are 7 criteria for return to training / competition?

Answer 6

1. compete resolution of acute s/s
2. full active / passive ROM of joints involved in the activity
3. adequate muscular strength, power, endurance
4. correct movement mechanics
5. adequate level of CR fitness
6. has successfully performed a series of progressive fx tests
7. psychologically ready

Question 7

Strength should be returned to ___ % when returning to training/competition

Answer 7

90

Question 8

When considering RTP, clinicians must consider what 8 factors?

Answer 8

1. history of injury
2. physical examination of findings and fx testing
3. type of injury
4. rehab
5. type of activity
6. psychological state
7. competitive level
8. ability to protect area

Question 9

3 steps in StARRT framework?

Answer 9

1. evaluation of health status
2. evaluation of participation risk
3. decision modification

Question 10

Steps __-__ are the risk evaluation process in the StARRT framework

Answer 10

1-2

Question 11

6 functional testing conceptS?

Answer 11

1. mechanical loading
2. movement velocity
3. movement direction
4. test envirobment
5. correct movement patterns throughout
6. sport specific

Question 12

_______ _______ = dysfunction in one body region may be contributing to weakness, tightness or pain in another region

Answer 12

regional interdependence

Question 13

6 risk factors for injury?

Answer 13

1. previous injury
2. training errors
3. asymmetries in mobility/stability
4. age
5. lack of neuromuscular control
6. body size/anatomical malignment

Question 14

Key concept of _____ = pain alters motor control in a somewhat predictable manner

Answer 14

SFMA

Question 15

____ = used to classify movement pattens and direct manual therapy and therapeutic exercise interventions

Answer 15

SFMA

Question 16

4 ways each ax in the SFMA can be scored?

Answer 16

1. functional and non painful
2. functional and painful
3. dysfunctional and painful
4. dysfunctional and non painful

Question 17

Where should you start your rx with SFMA ax?

Answer 17

dysfunctional and non painful

Question 18

SFMA top tier movements?

Answer 18

1. c spine movement patterns
2. UE movement patterns
3. multi-segmental flexion
4. multi-segmental extension
5. multi-segmental rotation
6. SLS
7. squatting pattern

Question 19

With YBT you get __ trials each direction

Answer 19

3

Question 20

YBT: anterior reach asymmetry over __ cm = increased risk of non contact injury in div 1 athletes

Answer 20

4