VALD Performance Testing
Instead of relying solely on visual observation or manual testing, we use VALD technology to measure your exact force production, strength, and movement mechanics in real time. This gives us objective, data-driven insights to refine your physiotherapy treatment and build a targeted recovery roadmap.
To get a complete picture of your movement, we utilise two core VALD systems:
VALD ForceDecks (Force Plates): Analyse load distribution, balance, jumping, and landing mechanics to reveal subtle movement compensations or weight-shifting away from injured areas.
VALD Dynamometer: Measures peak isolated muscle strength and force production speed to pinpoint exact side-to-side limb differences and track strength gains over time.
How We Use VALD in Your Rehabilitation
While VALD testing is a powerful diagnostic tool, it is not used as a standalone certified "return-to-work" or "return-to-sport" clearance test at our clinic. Instead, we use it as a practical guide within your broader rehabilitation plan, helping your physio make informed decisions about when it is safe to progress exercise intensity or return to activity.
Included in Your Physiotherapy Sessions
We believe advanced testing should be an accessible part of high-quality care, which is why VALD testing is included at no additional cost as part of your standard consultation charge at Physio HQ.
What to Expect During Your Session:
Targeted Testing Setup: Depending on your injury or goals, your physio will set up specific tests using either the VALD ForceDecks or Dynamometer.
Real-Time Data Capture: You will perform targeted movements (such as jumps, land-and-holds, or maximum strength pushes) while the sensors capture live data.
Immediate Results & Plan Review: Your physiotherapist will review the instant visual results with you on screen, explaining what the numbers mean for your recovery.
Tailored Exercise Adjustments: We use your test data to adjust your rehabilitation exercises directly, ensuring you are working on the exact areas that need attention.
Learn More About the Technology:
To explore the science behind force plate and dynamometer testing, you can visit the official VALD Performance Website.
While VALD Performance Testing is widely used by athletes and active individuals, it is suitable for anyone working through an injury, recovering from weakness, or looking to improve their movement. If your physiotherapist believes objective data will help guide your recovery, VALD testing can be integrated into your physio care with us.
Key Ways We Use VALD at Physio HQ:
General Rehabilitation & Recovery: Pinpointing subtle muscle weaknesses or movement compensations across daily activities.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Safely tracking strength recovery after procedures such as ACL reconstruction, joint surgery, or tendon repairs
Sports & Exercise Injuries: Identifying side-to-side strength deficits after hamstring, groin, or calf strains
Performance & Injury Prevention: Evaluating movement quality to address imbalances before they lead to injury or joint strain.
What to Expect at Physio HQ
Targeted Testing Setup: Depending on your injury or goals, your physio will set up specific tests using either the VALD ForceDecks or Dynamometer.
Real-Time Data Capture: You will perform targeted movements (such as jumps, land-and-holds, or maximum strength pushes) while the sensors capture live data.
Immediate Results & Plan Review: Your physiotherapist will review the instant visual results with you on screen, explaining what the numbers mean for your recovery.
Tailored Exercise Adjustments: We use your test data to adjust your rehabilitation exercises directly, ensuring you are working on the exact areas that need attention.
Learn More About the Technology:
To explore the science behind force plate and dynamometer testing, you can visit the official VALD Performance Website.