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Weakness in the abductors and rotators will make eccentric control difficult. If this is the case, the gluteus maximus might be recruited, which will cause the pelvis to tilt posteriorly. The lower spine will then not be in neutral, and the rotation of the spine will not be around the head-tail axis.
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Pain or sensation in the medial knee of the front leg can be from the gracilis and semitendinosus, which are especially lengthened in this position and can transfer strain to the joint capsule. It is important to keep the back of the front leg active (hamstrings) to avoid knee hyperextension, which is easy to do
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The anterior inferior part of the glenohumeral joint capsule is the most vulnerable to dislocation. The binding of the arms in internal rotation and extension puts pressure on this part of the joint capsule, especially if the scapulae are limited in their mobility. This caution applies to binding in general because it allows for more
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In the front leg, the increased hip flexion makes it more challenging to maintain abductions and external rotation in the leg, which keeps the knee from falling inward or the hip from swinging out. The increased hip flexion does make it possible for the lower side of the body to stay long and for the
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The spine is in axial extension; the work is to maintain the spinal curves in this relationship to gravity, balancing the abdominal action with the back extensors. If abdominal support is lacking, the extensors will overwork, and the spin will arch excessively. Gravity draws the unsupported side of the pelvis towards the floor. Generally, you
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Back Hip Joint: Abduction and extension at the same time is a challenging position for the ligaments and capsules of the hip joint. The work of the abductors (gluteus medius and minimus) is important; they help to lift the back knee away from the floor. If the gluteus medius and minimus are weak or tight,
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If the latissimus dorsi are used to do the spinal extension necessary in this deeper action, they will interfere with the lifting and later rotation of the arms. A long, narrow stance is a more challenging action in the pelvis, works the abductors to balance, and provides a lower center of gravity (i.e., can be
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The Shorter (from front to back) and wider (from side to side) stance of this basic warrior pose employs an easier action in the pelvis and a higher center of gravity, but it is generally an easier pose to balance in because of the wider base of support and increased freedom of the hip joints.
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Overuse of the latissimus dorsi to “pull shoulders down the back” interferes with the elevation of the scapulae; it can create impingement at the acromion of the biceps tendon and supraspinatus. The rib cage can also be pushed forward from a restriction of the latissimus. This variation creates a higher center of gravity by placing
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The adductors lengthen to get into position; they may have some role in holding the leg in place by pressing the foot into the inside of the standing leg. Missing the pectineus to hold the leg in place creates flexion at the hip, tilting the pelvis and rotating the leg inward. Abductors on the standing
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