Sport Benchmarked

Muay Thai

Stand-up striking using all eight limbs. Demands hip ER for roundhouse chambering, thoracic rotation for elbows/knees, and single-leg balance for kicking.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip External Rotation
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Lower Trunk Rotation
4 Hip Abduction
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip External Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Hip Abduction

Frequently Asked Questions

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