Profession

Gardener / Landscaper

Outdoor manual labor with heavy lifting, prolonged kneeling and bending, overhead reaching for pruning, and tool vibration exposure. Demands hip hinge mechanics, knee resilience, and shoulder overhead capacity.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Straight Leg Raise
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Shoulder Flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do gardener / landscapers need a biomechanical assessment?
Gardener / Landscaper 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 Gardener / Landscaper protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in gardener / landscaper work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Gardener / Landscaper protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Gardener / Landscaper protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

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Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
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