We can produce a change in a joint's equilibrium point (Ep) if we can alter the length-tension properties of the soft tissue surrounding the joint. We can alter these properties in two ways:
We can produce a change in a joint's equilibrium point (Ep) if we can alter the length-tension properties of the soft tissue surrounding the joint. We can alter these properties in two ways:
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... by changing composite joint stiffness, reflected in the length-tension curve's slope.In this figure, decreasing the "flexors'" stiffness shifts Ep to the right. | 
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... by changing the joint structure's resting length (l0), reflected in the length-tension curve's x-intercept.In this figure, increasing the "flexors'"resting length shifts Ep to the right. | 
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