Module 4: functional movement

Question 1

what is lordosis?

Answer 1

lower back curvature

Question 2

what is kyphosis?

Answer 2

upper back curvature

Question 3

what is scoliosis?

Answer 3

”s” shape of the spine in frontal plane

Question 4

what is coxa valgus?

Answer 4

hips caving inwards

Question 5

what is coxa varus?

Answer 5

hips extrude outwards

degree over 13 and 18

Question 6

what is genu valgus?

Answer 6

knees driven inwards “knocked knees”

Question 7

what is genu varus?

Answer 7

knees excessively outwards “bow legged”

Question 8

what is tibial recurvatum?

Answer 8

hyperextension of the knees, redistributing the weight

Question 9

what is subtalar valgus?

Answer 9

planus or flat foot

AKA inversion

Question 10

what is subtalar varus?

Answer 10

cavus or high arch foot

AKA eversion

Question 11

what us planus foot?

Answer 11

flat foot/no arch

Question 12

what is cavus foot?

Answer 12

high foot arch

Question 13

what is the importance of flexibility and strength to injury prevention?

Answer 13

we need to have a balance of strength and flexibility to maintain good posture

Question 14

what is mobility?

Answer 14

the ability to produce a desired movement

Question 15

what is stability?

Answer 15

the ability to resist an undesired movement

Question 16

what is a functional movement screen designed to evaluate?

Answer 16

multiple functional movement patterns for individuals and score on a 0-3 rating