what does antagonist, agonist, concentric, eccentric mean? (3 discussions) You are here: Orthoped > Physical Therapy Questions > what does antagonist, agonist, concentric, eccentric mean? admin 3 Comments Physical Therapy Questions what does antagonist, agonist, concentric, essentric mean? Related PostsElbow Flexor Exercises (1) Patellar Tendinosis (1) slipped disc? (1) elbow/forearm tendon (1) Cutter HELP (2) Bruised Knee (3)
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Michelle
antagonist-opposing muscleagonist-prime muscle moverconcentric-muscle shortens-up phase-contractseccentric-muscle lengthens-gravity driven-easy part
jhannell
can you give some sporting examples of ‘antagonist’ ‘agonist’ ‘concentric’ and ‘eccentric’?
Hayley
could you please tell me what Agonist means please