Profession Benchmarked

Musician (Seated)

Seated performance: asymmetric instrument loading, cervical strain from music stand, thoracic rotation demands, hand/wrist fine motor strain.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Cervical Flexion Extension
2 Cervical Axial Rotation
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Lower Trunk Rotation
5 Shoulder Internal Rotation
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Cervical Flexion Extension
Thoracic Extension
Lower Trunk Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do musician (seated)s need a biomechanical assessment?
Musician (Seated) work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Axial Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Musician (Seated) protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in musician (seated) work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Musician (Seated) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Musician (Seated) 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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