Sport Benchmarked

Basketball

Multi-directional court sport demanding ankle stability for cutting/landing, hip power for vertical jump, shoulder mobility for shooting, and lateral movement for defense.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Ankle Dorsiflexion
Hip Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction
Shoulder Flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Basketball biomechanical assessment include?
The Basketball protocol assesses Ankle Dorsiflexion, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to basketball demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Basketball assessment?
Any basketball athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in basketball-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Basketball 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 Basketball protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Basketball 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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