Sport

Badminton

Overhead racket sport demanding extreme shoulder rotation speed for smash, rapid lateral movement for court coverage, wrist flexibility for deceptive shots, and ankle stability for explosive lunging patterns.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Hip Abduction
4 Ankle Dorsiflexion
5 Lower Trunk Rotation
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Lower Trunk Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Badminton biomechanical assessment include?
The Badminton protocol assesses Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion, Hip Abduction and 3 additional ROM tests specific to badminton demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Badminton assessment?
Any badminton athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in badminton-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Badminton protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Badminton protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Badminton 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
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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