Profession Benchmarked

Firefighter

Tactical physical: overhead reach for ladder/tools, hip power for stair climbing with SCBA, respiratory endurance in turnout gear, heat-tolerance mobility.

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
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do firefighters need a biomechanical assessment?
Firefighter 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 Firefighter protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in firefighter work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Firefighter protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Firefighter 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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