Profession Benchmarked

Nurse / Healthcare Worker

Active standing: lifting mechanics for patient handling, hip hinge for transfers, 12-hour shift endurance, cervical resilience from charting.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Straight Leg Raise
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Cervical Flexion Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do nurse / healthcare workers need a biomechanical assessment?
Nurse / Healthcare Worker work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Straight Leg Raise, Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Nurse / Healthcare Worker protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in nurse / healthcare worker work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Nurse / Healthcare Worker protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Nurse / Healthcare Worker 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
Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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