Profession Benchmarked

Construction Worker

Heavy manual labor: overhead shoulder work, lumbar loading resilience, grip strength, knee resilience for squatting/kneeling.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Hip Internal Rotation
Straight Leg Raise
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

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