Sport Benchmarked

American Football

Contact collision sport. Universal demands: hip power, neck strength for collision, shoulder stability for blocking/tackling, ankle DF for stance and cuts.

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 American Football biomechanical assessment include?
The American Football protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Cervical Flexion Extension and 3 additional ROM tests specific to american football demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a American Football assessment?
Any american football athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in american football-specific movement patterns.
How long does the American Football protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. 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 American Football protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the American Football 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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