5 Written Questions

1. True
2. at birth.
3. Visually analyze the client's body to discern these areas of adaptation. Once achieved, we can begin to assess the client's tissues back into proper state and function.
4. True, epecially when driving.
5. 1) work w/o taking on clients negative energy/tension.
   2) serve as a vessel; letting negative energy to be releasedand positive energy to enter.
   2) draw energy from a greater power or source.

5 Matching Questions

1. To practice "grounding techniques"..
2. Ergonomics is ....
3. To practice 'physical centering' do...
4. Proper posture requires.....
5. Correct lifting position is...

1. a Good mucle flexibility.
   Normal joint motion.
   Muscle balance on both sides of the spine.
   Strong postural muscle.
   Awareness of your own muscles.
2. b 1) work w/o taking in clients negativity/stress.
   2)close eyes; deep breaths.
   3) focus on bottom of feets; as much meets floor.
   4) focus on energy from earth entering thru feet
3. c 1) Not heavier than 30 lbs.
   2) firm footing.
   3) do not bend forward at the waist; keep knees straight.
   4) stand with wide stance close to the object.
   5) always move feet forward when lifting.
   6) avoid lifting heavy objects above waist level.
   7) hold packages close to body/take small steps.
4. d 1) focus on the inner stillness within you.
   2) close your eyes and deep breathes.
   3) unclotter your mind, noise, feelings
   4) focus on your task; use your intuition.
5. e Process of changing your environment to encourage good body mechanics.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. True
   1. What is the best position for sleeping and lying down?
   2. What is the correct standing position?
   3. Where is the 'physical center' of the body?
   4. T or F. All three normal back curves should be preent while sitting?
2. 1) develop good daily postural habits.
   2) strengthen core muscles.
   3) stretch "anterior" muscles. (rounded shoulders people need to stretch their front shoulder and chest muscles to help regain normal posture).
   4) strengthen "posterior" muscles. Because these muscles are essentially stretched constantly; they become inefficient and fail to help you stand straight.
   5) Encourage proper firing patterns.( what muscle is contracting first).
   1. Structural scoliosis is ...
   2. Functional Scoliosis is....
   3. What is the correct standing position?
   4. Name 5 typical common solutions to posture:
3. Maintaining proper posture during movement.
   1. Ergonomics is ....
   2. Always focus on....
   3. Body mechanics is...
   4. Good body mechanics include....
4. Avoid sleeping on your stomach; can cause back and neck strain. Side or on back is best.
   1. What is "grounding"?
   2. What is the correct standing position?
   3. What is the best position for sleeping and lying down?
   4. Where is the 'physical center' of the body?
5. Approx. 2 inches below the navel. All work should start from this area.
   1. What is the correct standing position?
   2. Where is the 'physical center' of the body?
   3. To practice 'physical centering' do...
   4. What is the best position for sleeping and lying down?

5 True/False Questions

1. Functional Scoliosis is.... → at birth.

   True        False

2. Correct sitting position is... → 1) Not heavier than 30 lbs.
   2) firm footing.
   3) do not bend forward at the waist; keep knees straight.
   4) stand with wide stance close to the object.
   5) always move feet forward when lifting.
   6) avoid lifting heavy objects above waist level.
   7) hold packages close to body/take small steps.

   True        False

3. Always focus on.... → 1) awareness thru your hands and all senses.
   2) movement and motion from your center.
   3) energies passing thru you to client.
   4) breath deeply from abdomen.
   5) balance of body and mind.
   6) BEING PRESENT IN THE MOMENT..INTENT!
   7) THE CLIENT'S NEEDS.

   True        False

4. Proper posture... → Body alignment that minimizes pressure or stresss on the spine and bones of the body.

   True        False

5. What is the correct standing position? → 1) Head hold straight/chin in.
   2) Earlobes in line with middle of shoulders.
   3) Shoulders back.
   4) Chest forward.
   5) Knees straight.
   6) Tuck tummy in---don't tilt pelvis forward/backward.
   7) Arches in feet should be supported.
   8) Avoid standing for long time.
   9) adjust height of work table.
   10) Elevate one foot by resting on box or stool.

   True        False