Sport

Water Polo

Aquatic contact sport requiring treading endurance, overhead throwing power while treading, shoulder stability under fatigue, and hip flexibility for eggbeater kick efficiency.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Hip External Rotation
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Hip Abduction

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Hip External Rotation
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

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