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1. Define the following words/concepts: agonists; antagonists; concentric, eccentric and isometric contraction; reciprocal inhibition
2. Describe the muscle energy techniques for the following: isometric contractions, isotonic contractions, isokinetic contractions
3. List and describe type 1 and type 2 muscles
4. Describe functional tests for two of the following: leg-raising, shoulders, arm-swinging, trunk flexion, sideways arm raising
5. Describe shortness tests for three of the following: upper or lower hamstrings, low back, chest, pelvis to shoulder, scapula to neck, shoulders, arms, spine
6. Identify appropriate muscle energy techniques for neck and neck-related muscles, chest and shoulder-related muscles, back, pelvis, leg muscles, jaw muscles
7. Identify the associated problems for at least three of the above
8. Describe the different methods of treatment for Trigger Points
9. List and describe the flexibility exercises for three of the following areas: spine; upper, middle and lower back; trunk; side of the body, neck
10. Identify appropriate techniques for testing at least three of the following: gluteus maximus; gluteus medius and minimus; deltoid; rhomboids and lower trapezius; deep neck flexor muscles; jaw stabilizers; internal obliques; diaphragm
11. Describe the toning exercise for at least four of the above, as well as the different balance and breathing exercises and their purposes
12. Describe the positional release technique and strain/counterstrain exercises for at least three of the following: chest muscles; neck rotation; strains of the lower back, neck, spine and joints
13. Achieve at least 70% correct on the course test

"13. Pectoralis Major

MET (PIR) position and method 

• Lie on your back, on a table or bed, with the side to be treated close to the edge (right side in this example).
• Your right arm should be outstretched to your side, palm upwards.
• The edge of the bed should be supporting your upper arm just below the shoulder joint.
• Depending on the angle of your arm from your trunk, different fibers of this large muscle can be stretched.  The fibers involved in any stretch will be in line with the position of your upper arm.  For example, if your arm is held so that it is elevated above the shoulder, the fibers will be those that attach to the lower sternum (abdominal fibers).  If the arm is held straight out sideways the fibers will be those that attach to the middle and upper sternum and if the arm is held so that it is angled downward, the fibers involved will be those attaching to the collar bone." (Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility, and Stability: A Practical Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction by Leon Chaitow, 2004, p. 68-69