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FMS Testing Questions and Correct
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Graded
Deep squat purpose
Ans: demonstrates fully coordinated extremity mobility and core stability
with the hips and shoulders functioning in symmetrical positions
Deep squat set-up
Ans: 1. Make sure client's feet are even while testing, 2. During elevated
heels, only elevate back of the foot to the arch
Deep squat tips for scoring
Ans: 1. Observe from the front and side.
2. All positions should remain unchanged when the heels are elevated
Deep squat verbal instructions (6 parts)
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Ans: 1. Stand with your feet approximately should width apart and toes
pointing forward
2. Grasp the dowel in both hands and place it horizontally on top of your
head so your shoulders and elbows are 90 degrees
3. Press the dowel so that it is directly above your head
4. While maintaining an upright torso, and keeping your heels and the
dowel in position, descend as deep as possible
5. Hold the descended position for a count of one, then return to the
starting position.
6. Do you understand?
Deep squat score of 3
Ans: - Upper torso is parallel with tibia or toward vertical
- Femur below horizontal
- Knees are aligned over feet Dowel aligned over feet
- Dowel does not extend past feet
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Deep squat score of 2 (performed with heels on 2x6 board)
Ans: - Upper torso is parallel with tibia or toward vertical
- Femur is below horizontal
- Knees are aligned over feet Dowel is aligned over feet
- Dowel does not extend past feet
Deep squat score of 1 (performed with heels on 2x6 board)
Ans: - Upper torso and tibia are not parallel (does not remain upright)
- Femur is not below horizontal
- Knees are not aligned over feet
- Lumbar flexion is noted
Hurdle step purpose
Ans: Designed to challenge the body's proper stepping and stride
mechanics as well as stability and control in single leg stance
FMS Testing Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Deep squat purpose
Ans: demonstrates fully coordinated extremity mobility and core stability
with the hips and shoulders functioning in symmetrical positions
Deep squat set-up
Ans: 1. Make sure client's feet are even while testing, 2. During elevated
heels, only elevate back of the foot to the arch
Deep squat tips for scoring
Ans: 1. Observe from the front and side.
2. All positions should remain unchanged when the heels are elevated
Deep squat verbal instructions (6 parts)
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Ans: 1. Stand with your feet approximately should width apart and toes
pointing forward
2. Grasp the dowel in both hands and place it horizontally on top of your
head so your shoulders and elbows are 90 degrees
3. Press the dowel so that it is directly above your head
4. While maintaining an upright torso, and keeping your heels and the
dowel in position, descend as deep as possible
5. Hold the descended position for a count of one, then return to the
starting position.
6. Do you understand?
Deep squat score of 3
Ans: - Upper torso is parallel with tibia or toward vertical
- Femur below horizontal
- Knees are aligned over feet Dowel aligned over feet
- Dowel does not extend past feet
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Deep squat score of 2 (performed with heels on 2x6 board)
Ans: - Upper torso is parallel with tibia or toward vertical
- Femur is below horizontal
- Knees are aligned over feet Dowel is aligned over feet
- Dowel does not extend past feet
Deep squat score of 1 (performed with heels on 2x6 board)
Ans: - Upper torso and tibia are not parallel (does not remain upright)
- Femur is not below horizontal
- Knees are not aligned over feet
- Lumbar flexion is noted
Hurdle step purpose
Ans: Designed to challenge the body's proper stepping and stride
mechanics as well as stability and control in single leg stance
