Sport

Gymnastics

Extreme-range sport demanding full overhead shoulder mobility for handstands and bar work, hip flexibility for splits and leaps, thoracic extension for backbends, and wrist loading capacity for weight-bearing on hands.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Flexion
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Hip External Rotation
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Ankle Plantarflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Hip External Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Plantarflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gymnastics biomechanical assessment include?
The Gymnastics protocol assesses Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to gymnastics demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Gymnastics assessment?
Any gymnastics athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in gymnastics-specific movement patterns.
What does the Gymnastics protocol cover?
It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Gymnastics protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Gymnastics 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
4
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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