Sport

Mountain Biking

Off-road cycling requiring shock absorption through the arms and legs, thoracic extension for descending posture, hip mobility for technical sections, and cervical endurance for trail scanning.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Flexion Active
Thoracic Extension
Cervical Flexion Extension
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

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