The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies

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1 175 Richdale Avenue, Suite 106 Cambridge, MA Phone (617) Fax (617) Step 1: Study the course materials provided. Then take the exam, reviewing the DVD program as needed. Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet and write your name on that sheet. Step 2: Complete the Candidate Information on this page (including your license information) and the Course Evaluation. Step 3: Return this page, the Answer Sheet, and the Course Evaluation either by regular mail or by fax, as listed below. Or, if you prefer, you can type your answers in an or Word document and them to We recommend you keep a copy of your answer sheet just in case. 175 Richdale Ave., Suite 106 Cambridge, MA FAX: admin@benbenjamin.com Candidate Information Name: License # Address: Phone: Video Program Completed The Knee The Low Back The Neck Common Injuries 5-Program Set The Essential Principles Only Subscapularis Tendon Injuries Tennis Elbow Patella Tendon Injuries Lateral Ankle Sprain Achilles Tendon Injuries When you have passed the exam, you will receive a certificate of successful completion to be used for your CEUs or Contact Hours.

2 175 Richdale Avenue, Suite 106 Cambridge, MA Phone (617) Fax (617) Power of Precision: The Essential Principles Continuing Education Exam PAGE What is the definition of an injury? a. A tear, sprain, strain, swelling, or rupture of a tissue in the body b. Pain due to misalignment c. Observable distortions in posture 0.2. True or False: Adhesive scar tissue is the cause of most chronic pain in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments True or False: Useful, painless scar tissue generally forms longitudinally between the ends of the torn fibers, restoring natural movement with no adhesions Which of the following statements is correct? a. Adhesive scar tissue forms between the fibers, restricting normal movement. b. Adhesive scar tissue re-tears easily with use. c. Adhesive scar tissue is the cause of most chronic pain and injury. d. External scar tissue sticks to nearby structures, restricting normal movement. e. All of the above 0.5. True or False: If the client has a straightforward injury, there is no need to refer him or her to a doctor True or False: A lesion is a medical term that means an injured or damaged structure True or False: Referred pain means that the pain is in a different place from the injured tissue True or False: According to this system of pain referral, pain does not cross the midline of the body True or False: Referred pain usually refers proximally True or False: The distance a pain refers is not proportional to the severity of the injury True or False: Poor alignment of the feet does not make the body more vulnerable to injury.

3 175 Richdale Avenue, Suite 106 Cambridge, MA Phone (617) Fax (617) Power of Precision: The Essential Principles Continuing Education Exam PAGE True or False: Muscle spasm is usually the primary cause of pain and injury problems Resisted tests test: a. Ligaments and tendons b. Muscles and tendons c. Bursas and joints Passive tests test: a. Ligaments and tendons b. Muscles and tendons c. Bursas, ligaments, and joints d. Ligaments and nerves Ligament laxity means: a. The ligaments are longer than needed b. The joint is unstable c. The person is vulnerable to injury at or near the joints d. All of the above True or False: Arthritis simply means an inflammation of a joint The function of a jerk at the end range of a passive test is: a. To check for ligament laxity b. To stress the injured structures more intensely c. To assess the range of motion d. All of the above True or False: If healing takes place in the presence of a full range of motion, poorly formed adhesive scar tissue is eliminated True or False: The major indicator is the test, or combination of tests, that gives you the most important information when assessing an injury True or False: Friction therapy is an effective treatment but is frequently very painful.

4 175 Richdale Avenue, Suite 106 Cambridge, MA Phone (617) Fax (617) Power of Precision: The Essential Principles Continuing Education Exam PAGE True or False: When performing the Tendon Injury Exercise Program, it is not important to warm up prior to doing the exercises True or False: Clients are generally sore for three to five days after a friction therapy session True or False: Friction therapy is most effective when performed on a client three to four times per week True or False: Good nutrition helps people heal more quickly and efficiently True or False: People get most of the water they need by drinking liquids like tea and milk or by eating liquid foods like soup and fruit, so for most people drinking water is not that important.

5 Name Phone: Address License # City: State: Zip code: Essential Principles Answer Sheet

6 Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies Approved Provider # Continuing Education (CE) Home Study Evaluation Form Name (optional): Course Title Check here if you do NOT want to be contacted regarding future courses offered. Using the following numbers, please answer the following questions. If you would like, you may use the space provided for additional comments. Question 5-Excellent 4-Very Good 1. What was the degree of ease in communicating with the provider regarding home study materials? 2. What is the quality of the home study materials? (For example, are they professional in appearance? Is their information accurate? Are they free of typos?) 3. How well did the provider supply adequate support for content questions? 4. How would you rate the quality of the DVD/Video and downloadable booklet? 5. Were the unit objectives supported by the home study materials? 6. How well was feedback given to the participants regarding their progress throughout the course? 7. Was all testing (quizzes, exams, and/or other assignments) carried out in a private and secure manner? 8. Were grades given to participants in a timely manner? 9. Did the content of the course lend itself to a home study format? In other words, were learning outcomes easily attained by means of this format? 3-Good 2-Fair 1-Poor N/A