Paralympic & Adaptive

Amputee Sports (Upper Limb)

Sports performed by athletes with upper limb amputation, addressing prosthetic interface comfort, contralateral limb overcompensation, trunk alignment asymmetry, and bilateral coordination adaptations.

Clinical note: Respect athlete preference on prosthetic use during sport. Some compete with prosthetic, others without. Assessment focuses on the intact limb plus trunk — never frame the residual limb as a deficit to be fixed.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
4 Thoracic Rotation Seated
5 Cervical Lateral Flexion
6 Scapular Position

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Thoracic Rotation Seated

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Amputee Sports (Upper Limb) assessment include?
The assessment covers Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Thoracic Rotation Seated with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Amputee Sports (Upper Limb) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for amputee sports (upper limb) with 6 targeted tests, paralympic-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Amputee Sports (Upper Limb) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Amputee Sports (Upper Limb) 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
Paralympic & Adaptive
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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