Sport

Padel

Enclosed-court racket sport demanding shoulder endurance for overhead smashes, lateral movement for wall play, thoracic rotation for volleys, and ankle stability for rapid direction changes on artificial turf.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
3 Hip Abduction
4 Lower Trunk Rotation
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Lower Trunk Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

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