Sport Benchmarked

Track & Field (Throws)

Power-rotational events requiring thoracic rotation for wind-up, hip IR for power foot plant, shoulder mobility for delivery, and core bracing for force transfer.

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 Shoulder Internal Rotation
5 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
6 Shoulder Flexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Lower Trunk Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Frequently Asked Questions

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