Sport

Horseback Riding / Equestrian

Seated sport demanding hip adductor endurance for seat stability, thoracic extension for upright posture, pelvic mobility for following the horse's movement, and core stability for balance at all gaits.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Adduction
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Hip External Rotation
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Pelvic Tilt Classification
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Adduction
Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Pelvic Tilt Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Horseback Riding / Equestrian biomechanical assessment include?
The Horseback Riding / Equestrian protocol assesses Hip Adduction, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to horseback riding / equestrian demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Horseback Riding / Equestrian assessment?
Any horseback riding / equestrian athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in horseback riding / equestrian-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Horseback Riding / Equestrian protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Horseback Riding / Equestrian protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Horseback Riding / Equestrian 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
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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