Sport

Swimming (Competitive)

Competitive swimming demanding extreme shoulder IR/ER ratio maintenance, thoracic extension for streamline, ankle plantarflexion for kick propulsion, and bilateral breathing pattern development.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Shoulder Internal Rotation
2 Shoulder Flexion
3 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Ankle Pf Passive
6 Cervical Axial Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Thoracic Extension
Ankle Pf Passive

Frequently Asked Questions

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