Sport Benchmarked

Field Hockey

Sustained-flexion field sport requiring hip hinge endurance, thoracic rotation for hitting, wrist/forearm resilience, and hamstring flexibility.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Lower Trunk Rotation
3 Straight Leg Raise
4 Hip External Rotation
5 Shoulder Internal Rotation
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Straight Leg Raise
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Field Hockey biomechanical assessment include?
The Field Hockey protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Lower Trunk Rotation, Straight Leg Raise and 3 additional ROM tests specific to field hockey demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Field Hockey assessment?
Any field hockey athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in field hockey-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Field Hockey 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 Field Hockey protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Field Hockey 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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