Sport

Kayaking / Canoeing

Paddling sport demanding thoracic rotation for stroke power, shoulder stability in repetitive overhead-adjacent patterns, hip flexor management from sustained seated posture, and cervical mobility for water reading.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Lower Trunk Rotation
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Shoulder Flexion
4 Hip Flexion Active
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Cervical Axial Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Lower Trunk Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Flexion Active
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Kayaking / Canoeing biomechanical assessment include?
The Kayaking / Canoeing protocol assesses Lower Trunk Rotation, Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion and 3 additional ROM tests specific to kayaking / canoeing demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Kayaking / Canoeing assessment?
Any kayaking / canoeing athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in kayaking / canoeing-specific movement patterns.
What does the Kayaking / Canoeing protocol cover?
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 Kayaking / Canoeing protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Kayaking / Canoeing 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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