During the stretch sequence, which action is used to alter limb linkage?

During the stretch sequence, which action is used to alter limb linkage?

• A. Step in the Direction of the Stretch and Distract at an Arc
• B. Marry or Divorce the Limb
• C. 0-2-0 or 0-6-0
• D. Sit, Shift, or Rotate Your Core

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how you control how the moving segments connect and work together during a stretch. “Marry or divorce the limb” describes altering that linkage. When you marry a limb, you link the segments so they move as a unit, which stabilizes the chain, helps transmit force through the limb, and keeps joints in a coordinated line. When you divorce the limb, you allow the segments to move more independently, which can increase freedom of movement and change which muscles are activated. This is exactly how you change limb linkage in a stretch sequence: choosing to couple or uncouple the limb to adjust control, stability, and effectiveness of the stretch. The other options focus on direction, a numeric positioning cue, or core movement, none of which directly address changing how limb segments are linked together during the stretch.

The main idea is how you control how the moving segments connect and work together during a stretch. “Marry or divorce the limb” describes altering that linkage. When you marry a limb, you link the segments so they move as a unit, which stabilizes the chain, helps transmit force through the limb, and keeps joints in a coordinated line. When you divorce the limb, you allow the segments to move more independently, which can increase freedom of movement and change which muscles are activated. This is exactly how you change limb linkage in a stretch sequence: choosing to couple or uncouple the limb to adjust control, stability, and effectiveness of the stretch.

The other options focus on direction, a numeric positioning cue, or core movement, none of which directly address changing how limb segments are linked together during the stretch.