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Muscle slings are:
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global fuctional chains, providing movement and stabilization across multiple joints
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Muscle slings are typically interconnected by
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one muscle's insertion connecting to the next muscle's
origin via a common keystone structure |
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Lower extremity extensor sling
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Gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, gastrocnemius
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lower extremity flexor sling
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iliopsoas, hamstrings, and tibialis anterior
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Upper extremity flexor sling
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pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, trapezius, biceps, and hand flexors
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Upper extremity extensor sling
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rhomboids, posterior deltoid, triceps, and hand extensors
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Anterior trunk sling
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biceps, pectoralis major, internal oblique, contralateral hip abductors, and sartorius
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Spiral trunk sling
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rhomboids, serratus anterior, external oblique, contralateral internal oblique, and contralateral hip adductors
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Posterior trunk sling
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hamstrings, gluteus maximus, thoracolumbar fascia, contralateral latissimus
dorsi, and triceps |