Sport

Handball

High-intensity team sport combining overhead throwing, sprinting, jumping, and physical contact. Demands shoulder IR/ER for throwing velocity, hip power for cutting and jumping, and cervical resilience for contact situations.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Lower Trunk Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Lower Trunk Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Handball biomechanical assessment include?
The Handball protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Hip Internal Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to handball demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Handball assessment?
Any handball athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in handball-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Handball protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. 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 Handball protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Handball 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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