Profession

Farmer / Agriculture

Movement program for agricultural workers addressing lumbar loading from lifting and bending, overhead reaching for harvesting, grip endurance for hand tools, and hip hinge mechanics for ground-level work.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Straight Leg Raise
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Shoulder Flexion
5 Hip Flexion Active
6 Lower Trunk Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Straight Leg Raise
Hip Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do farmer / agricultures need a biomechanical assessment?
Farmer / Agriculture work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Straight Leg Raise, Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Farmer / Agriculture protocol address?
The protocol targets the 3 most common biomechanical issues in farmer / agriculture work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Farmer / Agriculture protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Farmer / Agriculture 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
Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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