Population

Returning to Exercise (Post-Sedentary)

Foundational movement program for individuals returning to exercise after extended inactivity. Addresses movement confidence, joint preparation, progressive loading capacity, and injury prevention during the high-risk re-entry period.

Clinical note: The first 4-6 weeks of returning to exercise carry the highest injury risk. Progressive loading, not enthusiasm-driven intensity, prevents setbacks. Every session completed without injury is a win.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Thoracic Extension
3 Ankle Dorsiflexion
4 Single Leg Balance
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Diaphragmatic Assessment

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Single Leg Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Returning to Exercise (Post-Sedentary) assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension, Ankle Dorsiflexion, Single Leg Balance with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Returning to Exercise (Post-Sedentary) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for returning to exercise (post-sedentary) with 6 targeted tests, population-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Returning to Exercise (Post-Sedentary) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Returning to Exercise (Post-Sedentary) 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
Population
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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