Profession

Paramedic / EMT

Emergency medical work with unpredictable physical demands. Patient lifting and carrying, confined space work in ambulances, sustained alertness with sleep disruption, and high-stress adrenaline cycling.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Straight Leg Raise
2 Hip Internal Rotation
3 Shoulder Flexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Cervical Flexion Extension
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Straight Leg Raise
Hip Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do paramedic / emts need a biomechanical assessment?
Paramedic / EMT work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Straight Leg Raise, Hip Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Paramedic / EMT protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in paramedic / emt work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Paramedic / EMT protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Paramedic / EMT 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
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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