Profession

Childcare / Daycare Worker

Repeated lifting and carrying of children, floor-level work, sustained bending, and standing. Hip hinge mechanics for child pickup, shoulder endurance for holding, and lumbar resilience from asymmetric loading.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Straight Leg Raise
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Shoulder Flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do childcare / daycare workers need a biomechanical assessment?
Childcare / Daycare Worker work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Straight Leg Raise, Hip Internal Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Childcare / Daycare Worker protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in childcare / daycare worker work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Childcare / Daycare Worker protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Childcare / Daycare 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
3
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