Clinical & Rehabilitative

Arthritis (OA/RA)

Movement program for individuals with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis emphasizing joint protection principles, ROM maintenance, low-impact strengthening, and aquatic exercise options.

Clinical note: OA and RA have different pathologies but similar exercise principles. RA involves systemic inflammation with flare-unpredictable timing. Exercise during flares should be gentle ROM only. Never force joint motion. Respect the pain-swelling-warmth triad as a stop signal.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Knee Extension
4 Knee Flexion
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Shoulder Flexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Knee Extension
Knee Flexion
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Arthritis (OA/RA) assessment include?
The assessment covers Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Knee Extension, Knee Flexion with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Arthritis (OA/RA) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for arthritis (oa/ra) with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Arthritis (OA/RA) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Arthritis (OA/RA) 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
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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