Profession

Pilot / Flight Crew

Movement program for pilots and flight crew addressing seated compression from prolonged cockpit/cabin positions, cervical rotation for instrument scanning, thoracic stiffness from constrained posture, and jet lag recovery through movement.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Thoracic Extension
2 Cervical Axial Rotation
3 Cervical Flexion Extension
4 Hip Flexion Active
5 Lower Trunk Rotation
6 Diaphragmatic Assessment

Risk Factors Assessed

Thoracic Extension
Cervical Axial Rotation
Hip Flexion Active

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do pilot / flight crews need a biomechanical assessment?
Pilot / Flight Crew work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Thoracic Extension, Cervical Axial Rotation, Cervical Flexion Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Pilot / Flight Crew protocol address?
The protocol targets the 3 most common biomechanical issues in pilot / flight crew work, with 3 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Pilot / Flight Crew protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Pilot / Flight Crew 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
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