Profession Benchmarked

Truck / Delivery Driver

Prolonged driving: lumbar disc loading from compression/vibration, hip flexor shortening, thoracic stiffness, neck rotation for mirrors.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Thomas Test
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Cervical Axial Rotation
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Lower Trunk Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Thomas Test
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Cervical Axial Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do truck / delivery drivers need a biomechanical assessment?
Truck / Delivery Driver work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Thomas Test, Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Truck / Delivery Driver protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in truck / delivery driver work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Truck / Delivery Driver protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Truck / Delivery Driver 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
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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