Paralympic & Adaptive

Cerebral Palsy Sports

Sports performed by athletes with cerebral palsy, addressing spasticity management, ROM maintenance against progressive tightness, strength development within available range, and functional mobility optimization.

Clinical note: CP presents on a wide spectrum (GMFCS I-V). Assessment must be individualized to functional level. ROM targets are relative to the athlete's baseline, not population norms. Celebrate functional gains regardless of absolute values.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Hip Abduction
4 Ankle Dorsiflexion
5 Knee Extension
6 Hip Flexion Active

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Knee Extension
Hip Abduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cerebral Palsy Sports assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Hip Abduction, Ankle Dorsiflexion with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Cerebral Palsy Sports protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for cerebral palsy sports with 6 targeted tests, paralympic-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Cerebral Palsy Sports protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Cerebral Palsy Sports 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
Paralympic & Adaptive
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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