Sport

Surfing

Ocean sport demanding shoulder paddling endurance, thoracic extension for pop-up mechanics, hip mobility for bottom turns, ankle stability for board control, and rapid prone-to-standing transitions.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Thoracic Extension
Hip Internal Rotation
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

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