Sport Benchmarked

Dance (Ballet / Contemporary)

Extreme hip ER/IR for turnout, ankle plantarflexion for pointe/releve, thoracic extension for port de bras, controlled turnout through full range.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip External Rotation
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Ankle Plantarflexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Hip Abduction
6 Shoulder Flexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip External Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Plantarflexion
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

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