Sport Benchmarked

Golf

Rotational-dominant sport demanding asymmetric hip mobility, thoracic rotation, lead-side weight transfer, and wrist control. Assessment targets the hip IR/ER ratio (critical for X-factor), thoracic rotation capacity, lead foot pressure dynamics, and wrist ROM for club face control.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Lower Trunk Rotation
4 Apical Rib Angle
5 Shoulder Internal Rotation
6 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

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