Sport Benchmarked

Squash

Explosive racket sport in confined court. Demands thoracic rotation for shots, hip IR/ER for lunging, ankle DF for deep lunges, shoulder flexibility for overhead shots.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Lower Trunk Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Shoulder Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Squash biomechanical assessment include?
The Squash protocol assesses Lower Trunk Rotation, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to squash demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Squash assessment?
Any squash athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in squash-specific movement patterns.
What does the Squash protocol cover?
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 Squash protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Squash 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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