Population

Adolescent Female Athlete

Program for female athletes aged 12-18 addressing ACL injury risk reduction, growth-related flexibility changes, body image awareness, and sport-specific conditioning within developmental constraints.

Clinical note: Female athletes have 4-6x higher ACL injury rates than males. Neuromuscular training (landing mechanics, deceleration, cutting) is the single most effective prevention intervention. Body-positive framing is essential at this age.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Abduction
2 Ankle Dorsiflexion
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Single Leg Balance
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Shoulder Flexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Abduction
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Hip Internal Rotation
Single Leg Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Adolescent Female Athlete assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Abduction, Ankle Dorsiflexion, Hip Internal Rotation, Single Leg Balance with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Adolescent Female Athlete protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for adolescent female athlete with 6 targeted tests, population-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Adolescent Female Athlete protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Adolescent Female Athlete protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Population
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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