Sport Benchmarked

Baseball / Softball

Asymmetric overhead throwing with GIRD monitoring, thoracic rotation for batting/throwing, hip rotation for swing, and lead leg stability for pitching.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
3 Lower Trunk Rotation
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Hip External Rotation
6 Straight Leg Raise

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Baseball / Softball biomechanical assessment include?
The Baseball / Softball protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Lower Trunk Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to baseball / softball demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Baseball / Softball assessment?
Any baseball / softball athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in baseball / softball-specific movement patterns.
What does the Baseball / Softball protocol cover?
It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Baseball / Softball protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Baseball / Softball 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
Sport
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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