Paralympic & Adaptive

Blind/VI Sports

Sports performed by athletes with visual impairment emphasizing proprioceptive awareness, spatial orientation through non-visual cues, balance without visual input, guide running mechanics, and auditory tracking for ball sports (goalball, blind football).

Clinical note: Visual impairment exists on a spectrum (B1-B3 classification). Assessment instructions must be delivered verbally with tactile cues. Avoid visual demonstration dependency. Use haptic and verbal feedback.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Single Leg Balance
2 Cervical Axial Rotation
3 Cervical Lateral Flexion
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Hip External Rotation
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Single Leg Balance
Cervical Axial Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Blind/VI Sports assessment include?
The assessment covers Single Leg Balance, Cervical Axial Rotation, Cervical Lateral Flexion, Hip Internal Rotation with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Blind/VI Sports protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for blind/vi sports 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 Blind/VI Sports protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Blind/VI Sports protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

Category
Paralympic & Adaptive
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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