Profession Benchmarked

Retail / Store Worker

Standing/walking: lower back endurance, standing tolerance, hip endurance, foot health on hard floors.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Ankle Dorsiflexion
5 Straight Leg Raise
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do retail / store workers need a biomechanical assessment?
Retail / Store Worker work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Retail / Store Worker protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in retail / store worker work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Retail / Store Worker protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Retail / Store Worker 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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