Profession Benchmarked

Office / Desk Worker

Seated sedentary: hip flexor shortening, thoracic kyphosis, cervical forward head, wrist/mouse-shoulder strain.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Thomas Test
Thoracic Extension
Cervical Flexion Extension
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do office / desk workers need a biomechanical assessment?
Office / Desk Worker work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Thomas Test, Thoracic Extension, Cervical Flexion Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Office / Desk Worker protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in office / desk worker work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Office / Desk Worker protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Office / Desk 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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