Sport

Pole Vault

Complex technical event combining sprinting, planting, and aerial gymnastics. Demands full overhead shoulder mobility for the plant, hip flexibility for the inversion, thoracic extension for takeoff, and sprint mechanics for the approach.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Flexion
2 Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 Hip External Rotation
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Thoracic Extension
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Flexion
Hip External Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

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