Human Movement Assessments Flashcards
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A series of measurements that help determine the current health and fitness level of a client
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Comprehensive fitness assessment
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Information that is gathered from a client including health history and medical background
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Subjective information
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Measurable data about a client’s physical state such as body composition, movement, and cardiovascular ability
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Objective information
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Medications that decrease heart rate and blood pressure
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Beta-blockers
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Knowing a client’s occupation gives insight into what?
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Movement capacity and potential repetitive movements
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What is considered relevant information regarding a client’s occupation and movement capacity?
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Extended periods of sitting, repetitive movements, dress shoes, mental stress
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What are some lifestyle questions the fitness professional should ask when conducting a fitness assessment?
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Recreation and hobbies
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Questionnaire designed to help qualify a person to participate in exercise, and determine if referral to a physician is needed
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Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
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A client’s chronic conditions, past surgeries, injuries, and medications
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Medical history
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What can be caused by injuries or past surgery if not properly rehabilitated?
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Pain, inflammation, and increased risk of re-injury
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What percentage of Americans do not engage in at least 30 minutes of low-to-moderate activity every day?
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75%
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Heart disease, hypertension, pulmonary disease, type 1 and 2 diabetes, and arthritis are all common examples of what?
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Chronic conditions
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Something specifically detrimental to an individual due to a special need or chronic condition
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Contraindicated
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What position is contraindicated for individuals with high blood pressure?
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Supine
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What is the procedure for taking a client’s radial pulse?
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Touch should be gentle, take when the client is calm, two fingers along the right side of the arm just above the thumb, take for 60 seconds, average over three days while taking the pulse at the same time each day
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Pulse taken on the neck to the side of the larynx
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Carotid pulse
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What are the five types of objective assessments that can be performed with clients as a part of a comprehensive fitness assessment?
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Physiological, postural, performance, body composition, cardiorespiratory
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What determines a client’s baseline levels from which to compare progress to at later dates?
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Objective assessments
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What provides information about a client’s overall health, such as testing heart rate and blood pressure?
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Physiological assessments
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What is the average resting heart rate for a male?
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70 bpm
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What is the average resting heart rate for a female?
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75 bpm
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The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels after blood is ejected from the heart
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Blood pressure
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The pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts
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Systolic (top number of blood pressure reading)
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The pressure within the arterial system when the heart is resting and filling with blood
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Diastolic (bottom number of blood pressure reading)
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What is an acceptable blood pressure reading?
Less than 120 mm hg
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What is an acceptable diastolic blood pressure?
Less than 80 mm hg
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An indication that the client’s ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended periods of time based on occupation
Wearing dress shoes
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What are some methods for measuring body fat?
Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin-fold calipers
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Where does the BMI score begin for non-athletes?
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The method of measuring body fat percentages that conducts an electrical current through the body to measure fat
Bioelectrical impedance
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What are the four skin fold sites tested when using the Durnin-Womersly formula for body fat assessment?
Bicep, tricep, subscapular, iliac crest
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What is the at-risk waist-to-hip ratio for females?
0.8
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What is the at-risk waist-to-hip ratio for males?
0.95
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Risk for disease increases when a non-athlete’s BMI exceeds what?
25
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What is the equation used to assess a client’s BMI?
Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared
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For which clients is the use of skin calipers not recommended?
Very overweight clients
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Where is the hip measurement taken when conducting circumference measurements?
Widest portion of the butt
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Why should the fitness professional obtain client circumference measurements in the initial assessment?
Provides feedback about client progress, can be used to calculate waist-to-hip ratio
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What is the most important factor to consider when taking circumference measurements?
Consistency
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Why is BMI a poor indicator of body fat versus lean body mass?
Only takes weight and height into account
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The relative percentage of body weight that is fat vs. fat-free tissue
Body composition
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What is the typical body fat percentage for healthy, active men?
10-20%
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What is the typical body fat percentage for healthy, active women?
20-30%
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Assessment that assumes the fat present in the subcutaneous regions of the body is proportional to the overall body fatness
Skin fold measurement
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What is the technique for biceps skin fold measurement?
Vertical fold on the front of the arm over the center of the biceps muscle
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What is the technique for triceps skin fold measurement?
Vertical fold on the back of the arm half way between the shoulder and the elbow
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What is the technique for subscapular skinfold measurement?
45 degree angle, 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula
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What is the technique for iliac crest skinfold measurement?
45 degree angle just above the iliac crest and medial to the axillary line
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On which side of the body should all skinfold measurements be taken?
Right side
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Which is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease?
22-24.9
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What are the two most common sub-maximal assessments that measure cardiorespiratory capability?
YMCA 3-Minute step Test and the Rockford walk test
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A zone of cardiorespiratory training when a client scores poor or fair during submaximal cardio assessments
Zone 1
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What is the straight percentage equation for predicting max heart rate?
220-age
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What is the regression formula for determining HRmax?
208-(0.7 x age)
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The greatest number of times an individual’s heart beats in 1 minute at maximal exertion
Maximal heart rate (HRmax)
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What is the criteria for performing the 3-Minute step test?
96 steps per minute, 12 inch step, for 3 minutes. Take pulse for 60 seconds within 5 seconds of completing the exercise
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What is the percentage HRmax for training zone 1?
65-75%
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What is the percentage range of HRmax for training zone 2?
76-85%
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What is the percentage range of HRmax for training zone 3?
86-95%
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What is the technique for performing the Rockport walk test?
Record client’s weight, have client walk 1 mile as fast as they can without breaking into a jog, record the time it takes to complete the walk, record the recovery pulse for 1 minute, use formula to determine Vo2 score, align to HR zone
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What is the observable movement compensation when the hip flexor complex and erector spinae are overactive ?
Low back arches
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What is the observable movement compensation when the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae are overactive?
Shoulder elevation, head protrudes forward
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Assessments that measure upper extremity neuromuscular efficiency
Pushing and pulling assessment
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What develops when the structural integrity of the body has been compromised as a result of a disruption in one or more of the components of the kinetic chain?
Postural Distortion patterns
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Which Muscles could possibly be tight or overactive if a client demonstrates feet turning out during the overhead squat assessment?
Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, biceps femoris
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Which muscles are overactive if the client’s knees move inward?
Adductor complex, biceps femoris,TFL, vastus lateralis
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Which muscles are overactive if a client’s low back arches during the overhead squat assessment?
Hip flexor complex and erector spinae
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Which muscles are underactive if a client’s feet turn out during an overhead squat assessment?
Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring, gracilis, Sartorius, popliteus
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Which muscles are underactive when a client’s arms fall forward during an overhead squat assessment?
Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
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Which muscles are overactive when a client’s head protrudes forward during a pushing assessment?
Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae
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Which muscles are underactive when a client’s head protrudes forward during a pulling assessment?
Deep cervical flexors
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What strengthening exercise is recommended when a client’s feet turn out on the overhead squat assessment?
Single-leg balance reach
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What strengthening exercise is recommended for an elevated shoulder movement compensation during the pushing assessment?
Ball cobra
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What muscles are most appropriate to stretch for a client whose arms fall forward during an overhead squat assessment?
Latissimus dorsi, thoracic spine, pectorals
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What muscles are most appropriate to stretch for a client’s who exhibits an arched lower back during an overhead squat assessment?
Hip flexor complex, latissimus dorsi, erector spinae
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With which movement compensations is the latissimus dorsi indicated as being overactive in the overhead squat assessment?
Low back arches and arms fall forward
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Which muscles should be foam rolled when a client exhibits an Excessive forward lean?
Hip flexor complex, calf complex
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Which muscles are underactive when a client’s knees move inward during a single-leg squat assessment?
Gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, vastus medialis oblique
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What is a recommended strengthening exercise for a client who exhibits arms falling forward during an overhead squat assessment?
Squat to row
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At what level is a client instructed to to squat to when performing the overhead squat assessment?
Height of a chair
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Which dysfunctional areas often result in non contact related knee injuries?
Ankle and hip dysfunction
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The alignment of the musculoskeletal system, which allows our center of gravity to be maintained over a base of support
Structural efficiency
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The alignment and function of all components of the kinetic chain under the direct control of the central nervous system
Posture
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Which compensations can be observed during the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view?
Excessive forward lean, low back arch, arms falling forward
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Which compensations can be observed during the overhead squat assessment from the anterior view?
Knees move inward, feet turn out
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Which muscles are overactive in low back arches movement compensation?
Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
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Which muscles are underactive when the knee moves inward on single-leg squat assessment?
Gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, vastus medialis oblique
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What is the tempo for pulling assessment?
Perform it controlled
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What movement compensations can be observed during the pushing assessment?
Low back arches, shoulder elevation, protruding head
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What is the view for single leg squat assessment?
Anterior
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Which muscles are underactive when the shoulders elevate in pushing assessment?
Middle and lower trapezius
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What are the dynamic postural assessments (movements)?
Overhead squat assessment, single-leg squat assessment, pushing assessment, pulling assessment
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What movement compensation is observed when the abdominal complex is overactive?
Excessive forward lean
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What movement compensations can overactive biceps femoris cause in the overhead squat assessment?
Feet turn out and knees move inward
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What movement compensations can underactive gluteus maximus cause during overhead squat assessment?
Knees move inward, Excessive forward lean, low back arches
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What movement compensations can be observed in the overhead squat assessment when rotator cuff muscles are underactive?
Arms fall forward
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What is a corrective strategy for knees move inward (as seen in overhead squat assessment)?
Tube walking
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What is a corrective strategy for feet turning out on overhead squat assessment?
Single-leg balance reach
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What is a corrective strategy for arms fall forward (as seen in the overhead squat assessment)?
Squat to row
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What is a recommended strengthening exercise for shoulders elevated in pushing assessment?
Ball cobra
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Which muscles are underactive when the low back arches during an overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus, hamstrings, intrinsic core stabilizers
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Which muscles are underactive with an excessive forward lean?
Anterior Tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
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What movement compensations are observed with an overactive TFL?
Knees move inward, Excessive forward lean, low back arches
| *the TFL is part of the hip flexor complex
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What movement compensations are associated with an overactive soleus?
Feet turn out and excessive forward lean
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What are the guidelines for setting up an overhead squat assessment?
Feet shoulder-width apart, pointed straight ahead and in a neutral position; raise arms overhead and fully extend
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What are some regressions for clients unable to perform single-leg squat assessment?
Use outside support for squatting assistance, perform single-leg balance without squat
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What is a corrective strategy for the head protruding forward on a pulling assessment?
Keep head in neutral position when performing all exercises
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What is a corrective strategy for low back arches, as seen in an overhead squat assessment?
Ball squat
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Which muscles are underactive when the low back arches during pushing assessment?
Intrinsic core stabilizers
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Provides the foundation from which the extremities function
Static posture
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Reflective of how a client is able to maintain bodily alignment while performing functional tasks
Dynamic posture
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What are 3 common postural distortion patterns?
Pronation Distortion Syndrome, Upper Crossed Syndrome, Lower Crossed Syndrome
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Increased lumbar lordosis due to an anterior pelvic tilt
Lower Crossed Syndrome
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Rounded shoulders with a forward head posture
Upper Crossed Syndrome
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In which postural distortion pattern might clients exhibit exhibit excessive foot pronation, knee flexion, internal rotation, and adduction?
Pronation Distortion Syndrome (knock Knees)
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Where are the 5 kinetic chain checkpoints?
Head/neck, shoulder, LPHC, knees, feet/ankles
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A quick way to gain an impression of a client’s overall functional status in a naturally dynamic setting
Movement assessments
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How much weight should be added following the warm up segment of the lower extremity strength assessment (squat test)?
10-20% of initial load
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How much weight should be added following the warm-up segment of the upper extremity strength assessment (bench press test)?
5-10% of initial load
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Which assessment measures lower extremity agility and muscular control?
Shark skill test
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How many trials are included in the shark skill test?
1 practice, 2 timed for each foot (4grades trials total)
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Which faults are penalized in the shark skill test?
Non-hopping leg touches ground; hands come off hips; foot goes into wrong square; foot does not return to center square
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How many repetitions are performed per set in the upper extremity strength assessment?
3-5
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What is the recommended test time between progressions during lower extremity strength assessment?
2 minutes
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Who should not perform the Davies test?
Individuals lacking shoulder stability
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What are some examples of performance assessments?
Shark skill test; Davies’ test; upper extremity strength assessment; lower extremity strength assessment
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How long is the Davies’ test?
15 seconds
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What assessment measures upper extremity agility and neuromuscular control?
Davies’ test
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What assessment tests upper-body muscular endurance?
Push-up Test
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How long is the push-up test?
60 seconds
