Profession

Electrician / Plumber

Skilled trades with overhead reaching, confined space work, kneeling, and heavy tool handling. Demands shoulder overhead capacity, cervical extension for overhead work, knee resilience, and grip endurance.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Flexion
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Cervical Flexion Extension
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Cervical Flexion Extension
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do electrician / plumbers need a biomechanical assessment?
Electrician / Plumber work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Internal Rotation, Hip Internal Rotation to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Electrician / Plumber protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in electrician / plumber work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Electrician / Plumber protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Electrician / Plumber protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

Category
Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
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