Condition Postural Dysfunction Benchmarked

Text Neck / Phone Posture

Cervical flexion posture from sustained phone and device use, accelerating disc degeneration, headache, and upper trap tension. Assessment targets cervical lordosis, deep neck flexor function, thoracic extension, and screen-time habits.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors
4
Red Flags

Key ROM Tests

1 Cervical Flexion Extension
2 Cervical Lordosis
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Cervical Lateral Flexion
5 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
6 Diaphragmatic Assessment

Risk Factors Assessed

Cervical Flexion Extension
Cervical Lordosis
Thoracic Extension
Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Expected Timeline

4-8 weeks for habit change + postural improvement, 12-20 weeks for chronic with structural change

Frequently Asked Questions

Can text neck / phone posture be corrected with exercise?
Typical improvement timeline is 4-8 weeks for habit change + postural improvement, 12-20 weeks for chronic with structural change. The protocol includes 4 prioritized corrective interventions and screens for red flags that require medical referral.
What assessments are done for text neck / phone posture?
The protocol assesses Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Lordosis, Thoracic Extension, Cervical Lateral Flexion. Each test identifies the specific driver of the condition, guiding the corrective sequence.
Is text neck / phone posture the same for everyone?
No. The assessment differentiates structural from functional causes and identifies the individual's primary driver. The corrective plan is ordered by priority, with the highest-leverage corrections addressed first.
How do I get started with the Text Neck / Phone Posture protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Text Neck / Phone Posture 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
Condition
Subcategory
Postural Dysfunction
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
Red Flag Screens
4
Timeline
4-8 weeks for habit change + postural improvement, 12-20 weeks for chronic with structural change
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