Sport

Volleyball

Court sport with repetitive overhead shoulder loading (spiking, serving), high landing impact demanding ankle stability, knee valgus prevention during jump-landing, and vertical jump power requirements.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
4 Ankle Dorsiflexion
5 Hip Abduction
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Hip Abduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Volleyball biomechanical assessment include?
The Volleyball protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction and 3 additional ROM tests specific to volleyball demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Volleyball assessment?
Any volleyball athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in volleyball-specific movement patterns.
What does the Volleyball protocol cover?
It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Volleyball protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Volleyball 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
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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