Sport

Kickboxing

Stand-up striking sport combining punches and kicks. Demands hip ER for roundhouse kicks, thoracic rotation for hooks, ankle stability for pivoting, and shoulder endurance for guard maintenance.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip External Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

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