Population

Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker)

Movement program for individuals who train seriously but work desk jobs 8+ hours daily. Addresses the conflict between training demands and occupational sedentary time, mobility maintenance between sessions, and postural counterbalancing.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Thomas Test
Thoracic Extension
Hip Internal Rotation
Cervical Flexion Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker) assessment include?
The assessment covers Thomas Test, Thoracic Extension, Hip Internal Rotation, Cervical Flexion Extension with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How is the Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for desk athlete (hybrid worker) with 6 targeted tests, population-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

Get your Desk Athlete (Hybrid Worker) assessment

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
Population
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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