Profession

Programmer / Developer

Movement program for software developers addressing extreme seated duration, wrist and forearm RSI prevention, cervical forward head posture from dual-monitor setups, and thoracic kyphosis from keyboard-focused upper body positioning.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Thoracic Extension
2 Cervical Flexion Extension
3 Cervical Lateral Flexion
4 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
5 Hip Flexion Active
6 Diaphragmatic Assessment

Risk Factors Assessed

Thoracic Extension
Cervical Flexion Extension
Hip Flexion Active
Diaphragmatic Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do programmer / developers need a biomechanical assessment?
Programmer / Developer work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Thoracic Extension, Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Lateral Flexion to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Programmer / Developer protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in programmer / developer work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Programmer / Developer protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Programmer / Developer 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
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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