Sport Benchmarked

Soccer / Football

Multi-directional field sport with highest groin injury incidence. Demands hip adduction resilience, ankle DF for cutting, hamstring length for stride, and thoracic rotation.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Adduction
2 Hip Abduction
3 Ankle Dorsiflexion
4 Straight Leg Raise
5 Lower Trunk Rotation
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Adduction
Hip Abduction
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Straight Leg Raise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Soccer / Football biomechanical assessment include?
The Soccer / Football protocol assesses Hip Adduction, Hip Abduction, Ankle Dorsiflexion and 3 additional ROM tests specific to soccer / football demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Soccer / Football assessment?
Any soccer / football athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in soccer / football-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Soccer / Football protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Soccer / Football protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Soccer / Football 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
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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