FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
What are the Big Three “Functional Tests”? – ANSWER- (1) Squatting
(Symmetrical Stance)
(2) Lunging (Asymmetrical Stance)
(3) Stepping (Single Leg Stance)
What are the Little Four Tests biased toward? – ANSWER- Biased
toward Mobility
–Want to identify mobility restrictions
–If they can’t move through the range, they can’t feel what to do next **
What two things do the Deep Squat do for us? – ANSWER- Incorporate
fully coordinated extremity mobility
AND demonstrates core stability
DS– How should foot position be established? – ANSWER- The inseam
of the foot is aligned with the crease of the armpit
DS– How do you set up hand position? – ANSWER- Place stick on
head. Then position arms so that elbows create a 90 degree angle. Then
elevate hands above head
DS — How to score a 3? – ANSWER- –At lowest position, pt torso must
be at least parallel with tibia
–Femur is just below parallel with the floor
–Knees should not track inside feet (Not buckle)
–Dowel remains aligned over their feet
DS — How to score a 2? – ANSWER- Must be able to perform all four
criteria necessary for score of 3. EXCEPT can have heels elevated
DS — How to score a 1? – ANSWER- Cannot perform one or more of
the four criteria even when heals are elevated
DS — How to score a 0? – ANSWER- Pain is present anywhere in body
during test
Why is a dowel used in the Hurdle Step (HS) screen? – ANSWERThere should be no movement above the waist. Should be able to
accomplish this task w/ lower body mechanics only
HS — How to setup? – ANSWER- –Hurdle line should be moved to a
height that is equivalent to the tibial tuberosity (bony protuberance just
below knee cap
–Feet as close together as possible, while feet touching the base of the
hurdle
–Hand Position should make 90 degree angle with dowel resting on
head, then dowel can be lowered to rest on back of neck
**Performed on each leg, and score is determined by the stepping leg
HS — How to score a 3? – ANSWER- –Hips, knees, and ankles must all
be aligned within sagital plane
–Minimal/no movement in lumbar spine
–Throughout movement, dowel should remain parallel with hurdle
HS — How to score a 2? – ANSWER- Not able to comply to all 3 of the
HS requirements
HS — How to score a 1? – ANSWER- –Unable to complete the pattern
–If there is contact between stepping foot and any part of the hurdle
–Loss of balance is noted
—–> Significant wt shift onto stepping leg after foot leaves start
position to avoid falling
HS — How to score a 0? – ANSWER- If there is pain in any body part at
any point in test.