Sport Benchmarked

Tennis

Asymmetric overhead + rotational sport with extreme demand on shoulder ER/IR ratio (serve mechanics), lateral movement capacity (split step, recovery), thoracic rotation (groundstrokes), and ankle dorsiflexion (low-stance readiness and lateral push-off).

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
Lower Trunk Rotation
Hip Abduction

Frequently Asked Questions

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