Profession Benchmarked

Police Officer

Tactical: operational readiness, hip mobility with duty belt, shoulder for weapon handling, cardio base for pursuit.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Shoulder Internal Rotation
4 Shoulder Flexion
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do police officers need a biomechanical assessment?
Police Officer work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Shoulder Internal Rotation to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Police Officer protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in police officer work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Police Officer protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Police Officer 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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