Sport

Track & Field (Jumps)

Explosive jumping events (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault) demanding ankle stiffness for takeoff, hip extension power for flight, thoracic extension for technique, and knee resilience for landing forces.

6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Ankle Dorsiflexion
Hip Internal Rotation
Straight Leg Raise
Single Leg Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Track & Field (Jumps) biomechanical assessment include?
The Track & Field (Jumps) protocol assesses Ankle Dorsiflexion, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation and 3 additional ROM tests specific to track & field (jumps) demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Track & Field (Jumps) assessment?
Any track & field (jumps) athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in track & field (jumps)-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Track & Field (Jumps) 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 Track & Field (Jumps) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Track & Field (Jumps) 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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