Sport

Climbing / Bouldering

Vertical sport demanding finger tendon health, shoulder stability in overhead and off-axis positions, hip flexibility for high-step and flagging movements, and antagonist muscle balance to prevent pull-dominant postural deformity.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Hip Abduction
6 Thoracic Extension

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
Hip Abduction
Shoulder Flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

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