First of all- what is classified as good and proper technique?
An exercise is given with a specific purpose, targeting the right muscle in the correct range of motion. The joints in the body should function without unneccesary pressure and not taking too much load, and for that reason the correct alignment relative to the spine, hips, knees and feet is important. Strengthening muscles in a slow and controlled manner while maintaining flexibility will lead to quick and effective rehabilitation.
Then the follow up question- what is classified as bad technique?
Poor form will include putting too much load on joints, resulting in compensation of the wrong muscles and increasing the risk for injuries. Not using full range of motion (or specific range in case of injury) will lead to stiffness in the joints and decreases the effectiveness of the exercise.
Poor form might not lead to immediate pain or injuries, but to use the spine as an example: Increased pressure and tension can cause compression on the spinal joints. Structures in the spine can become inflamed, strained or irritated. As you grow older, the unresolved issues can become more severe as discs and facet joints are compacted. The spine and knees are two parts of the body that can easily be damaged by bad form and technique.
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