Profession

Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist

Sustained manual work with asymmetric upper body loading from treatment techniques. Demands thumb and hand resilience, shoulder stability for mobilization, standing posture endurance, and thoracic extension for body mechanics.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Thoracic Extension
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Cervical Flexion Extension
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do physiotherapist / massage therapists need a biomechanical assessment?
Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Thoracic Extension, Shoulder Internal Rotation, Hip Internal Rotation to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in physiotherapist / massage therapist work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

Get your Physiotherapist / Massage Therapist assessment

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

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Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
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