AKMI Adaptive

Every Body Deserves
Expert Assessment

The same assessment rigor applied to every athlete. 12 Paralympic sport protocols. 8 impaired population protocols. Adapted positions, adapted communication, same data quality.

Our Approach

Adapt the process.
Not the standard.

Disability doesn't reduce the need for precise assessment -- it increases it. Compensatory patterns, asymmetrical loading, and equipment-body interfaces create biomechanical demands that are more complex, not less. We measure what matters for each individual, using adapted positions and modified protocols that maintain data integrity.

20
Sport & Population Protocols
18
Assessment Tests (Adapted)
6
Pattern Classifications
100%
Remote Capability
Paralympic Protocols

12 sport-specific assessment batteries

Each protocol targets the biomechanical demands of the sport. Adapted test positions. Sport-relevant ROM priorities. Classification-aware programming.

01

Wheelchair Racing

T33-T54

Upper body power chain, shoulder ROM, trunk stability, push mechanics

02

Sitting Volleyball

VS

Shoulder impingement screening, lateral trunk mobility, hip flexor adaptation

03

Wheelchair Basketball

1.0-4.5

Rotator cuff integrity, thoracic rotation, wrist and forearm endurance

04

Para Swimming

S1-S14

Asymmetry mapping, shoulder ROM bilateral comparison, breathing mechanics

05

Para Powerlifting

Bench

Scapular stability under load, thoracic extension, shoulder flexion range

06

Wheelchair Tennis

Quad/Open

Dominant arm overuse screening, trunk rotation, grip mechanics

07

Para Athletics (Field)

F31-F57

Throwing arm biomechanics, trunk counterbalance, seated force production

08

Wheelchair Rugby

0.5-3.5

Collision-readiness screening, shoulder stability, cervical ROM

09

Boccia

BC1-BC4

Fine motor chain assessment, head/neck positioning, release mechanics

10

Para Cycling

C1-C5 / H1-H5

Pedal mechanics adaptation, trunk-hip angle optimization, aerodynamic posture

11

Blind Football

B1

Spatial orientation mechanics, proprioceptive balance, protective posture patterns

12

Goalball

B1-B3

Diving mechanics, lateral movement patterns, floor-to-stand transitions

Population Protocols

8 condition-specific assessment adaptations

Beyond sport. Assessment protocols adapted for the biomechanical realities of specific conditions -- with sensitivity, precision, and clinical awareness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Level-specific functional mapping, pressure management, shoulder preservation protocol

Amputation (Lower Limb)

Prosthetic alignment assessment, compensatory gait patterns, residual limb loading

Amputation (Upper Limb)

Contralateral overload screening, bilateral movement adaptation, trunk compensation

Cerebral Palsy

Spasticity-aware ROM measurement, functional movement classification, tone management integration

Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue-adjusted assessment protocol, heat sensitivity considerations, progressive adaptation tracking

Visual Impairment

Tactile-guided assessment positions, audio-cued movement protocol, spatial confidence training

Hearing Impairment

Visual demonstration protocol, vibration-based feedback, modified communication workflow

Intellectual Disability

Simplified assessment sequence, visual task cards, extended familiarization period, caregiver integration

Partnerships

Work with us

We partner with organizations that serve adaptive athletes and disabled populations. Assessment infrastructure, bulk screening, coach training, data integration.

Adaptive Sport Organizations

Assessment protocols for your athletes. Bulk screening. Data dashboards for coaching staff.

Rehabilitation Centers

Biomechanical baselines for discharge planning. Quantified progress tracking. Integration with clinical workflows.

VA Programs & Military Rehab

Assessment protocols for service members transitioning through recovery. Functional benchmarking. Long-term tracking.

Paralympic Training Centers

Sport-specific assessment batteries. Periodic re-screening. Asymmetry monitoring across training cycles.

University Adapted Athletics

Campus-wide screening programs. Student-athlete structural baselines. Injury prevention data.

Disability Sport Foundations

Community program assessment support. Accessible reporting. Coach education partnerships.

FAQ

Common questions

How do you adapt the assessment for wheelchair users?

We modify test positions, substitute standing tests with seated equivalents, and focus the upper body assessment on the specific demands of wheeled mobility. The 18-test protocol adapts to what's measurable and meaningful for each individual. We don't skip tests -- we substitute them.

Can athletes with cognitive disabilities complete the assessment?

Yes. We use simplified sequences, visual task cards, extended familiarization, and caregiver support when needed. The assessment duration may increase, but the data quality doesn't decrease. We adapt the process, not the standard.

Do you work with adaptive sport teams?

Yes. We offer bulk screening packages, team dashboards, and periodic re-assessment programs. Contact us through the partner inquiry form for team-specific pricing.

Is the assessment available remotely for adaptive athletes?

Yes. Remote assessment uses guided video positions with real-time coaching. For athletes with mobility or sensory differences, we extend session time and adapt the communication method (visual cues, audio description, or caregiver-assisted positioning).

Assessment without barriers.

Every body has a structural profile. Every athlete deserves to know theirs. Adaptive assessment starts with the same 18-test methodology -- adapted to you.