Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of detecting information relevant to the characterization of joint movements, wherein markers fitted on both sides of a body joint are used for the analysis of joint movements and wherein the method includes: determining a mean marker configuration and determining time-dependent discrepancies from the mean configuration, wherein an orthogonal distance regression is carried out for determining a mean marker configuration and wherein markers fitted on a respective side of the body joint are used; carrying out a weighted orthogonal distance regression using the time-dependent discrepancies from the mean configuration for weighting, wherein markers fitted on a respective side of the body joint are used; and solving a linear equalization problem using items of information which were determined by carrying out the weighted orthogonal distance regression.