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Suggestions for
avoiding errors in the analysis process
Joint column
Make sure you know which
joints do which action(s).
Joint action
column
Don't put down an action
that doesn't occur at that joint.
Remember to analyze direction of action if there is movement at
the joint.
If no movement occurs at the joint, the position is maintained.
Action of
gravity column
Analyze gravity as a
fulcrum/lever.
Gravity pulls directly down.
Type of contraction
and muscle group column
Muscles always oppose
gravity.
If gravity is winning, it is a lengthening contraction.
If the position is maintained, it is a static contraction.
If the muscles are winning, it is a shortening contraction.
Specific
muscles column
Don't put down a muscle
that doesn't cross the joint being analyzed.
Look at the demand of the movement to determine the most difficult
action (especially important at the hip and shoulder/scapula).
If in doubt, "send all the cowboys" that perform the action(s).
Balance muscular actions that oppose the action being performed
(especially at the ankle/tarsus/toes).
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