Profession

Artist / Painter

Movement program for visual artists addressing shoulder overhead endurance for easel and canvas work, cervical strain from sustained visual focus, wrist and hand fatigue from brush and tool control, and asymmetric loading from dominant-hand work.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Flexion
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Cervical Flexion Extension
4 Cervical Axial Rotation
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Thoracic Rotation Seated

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Cervical Flexion Extension
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do artist / painters need a biomechanical assessment?
Artist / Painter work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Shoulder Flexion, Shoulder Internal Rotation, Cervical Flexion Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Artist / Painter protocol address?
The protocol targets the 3 most common biomechanical issues in artist / painter work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Artist / Painter protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Artist / Painter 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
Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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