Profession Benchmarked

Chef / Kitchen Worker

Standing in hot environment: lower back endurance, hard kitchen floor standing, heat exposure effects, wrist/forearm for knife work.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Thoracic Extension
3 Ankle Dorsiflexion
4 Straight Leg Raise
5 Cervical Flexion Extension
6 Shoulder Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do chef / kitchen workers need a biomechanical assessment?
Chef / Kitchen Worker work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension, Ankle Dorsiflexion to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Chef / Kitchen Worker protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in chef / kitchen worker work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Chef / Kitchen Worker protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Chef / Kitchen Worker 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
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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