Paralympic & Adaptive

Wheelchair Racing

Endurance sport with extreme repetitive shoulder loading, sustained cervical extension for forward vision, wrist impact absorption, and aerodynamic seating posture maintenance over race distances.

Clinical note: Racing chair position is highly individualized based on impairment level and classification. Assessment must account for the athlete's specific chair setup and functional capacity.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

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

Risk Factors Assessed

Shoulder Internal Rotation
Cervical Flexion Extension
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Wheelchair Racing assessment include?
The assessment covers Shoulder Internal Rotation, Shoulder Flexion, Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Axial Rotation with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Wheelchair Racing protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for wheelchair racing with 6 targeted tests, paralympic-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Wheelchair Racing protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Wheelchair Racing 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
Paralympic & Adaptive
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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