Sport Benchmarked

Wrestling

Grappling sport demanding explosive hip power for takedowns, cervical strength for bridging, shoulder stability for underhooks, and ankle DF for penetration step depth.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Cervical Flexion Extension
4 Cervical Axial Rotation
5 Shoulder Internal Rotation
6 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Cervical Flexion Extension
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

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