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The best technique to activate the transverse abdominis is which of the following?

During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, the first _______ of elevation occurs at the _______joint only 

Which of the following conditions will cause a decrease in the individual’s buoyancy during aquatic activities?

The BORG perceived scale is used for clinicians to rate how hard they think the patient is working.

What energy system is utilized predominately after 2 minutes of continuous exercise?

What is the capsular pattern of the glenohumeral joint?

During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, for every 2 degrees of ______________motion there is 1 degree of ______________ motion.

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient who has limited shoulder range of motion that the physical therapist has determined is due to tissue restriction.  Which graded oscillation techniques would be the MOST appropriate to treat this patient?

A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis.  Which of the following are common mechanisms for injury of the rotator cuff?

A PTA is measuring AROM of shoulder extension and is observing scapular movement.  The PTA records 30 degrees of extension and observes the scapula rotating downwardly.  The gleno-humeral joint movement is ________ and the direction of the scapular movement is ____________.