Sport Benchmarked

Pickleball

Fast-growing racket sport demanding shoulder endurance for dinking, wrist mobility for paddle control, lateral movement for coverage, and hip hinge for kitchen play.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
3 Hip Internal Rotation
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Hip Abduction
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pickleball biomechanical assessment include?
The Pickleball protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Hip Internal Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to pickleball demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Pickleball assessment?
Any pickleball athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in pickleball-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Pickleball protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. 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 Pickleball protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Pickleball 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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