VALD Strength Testing & Return to Sport Assessment
Objective strength assessment for athletes, runners and injury rehabilitation.
At Rebound Sports Physiotherapy, we use VALD ForceFrame and DynaMo technology to accurately measure strength, identify side-to-side asymmetries and guide rehabilitation progress.
Whether you're recovering from ACL reconstruction, a hamstring strain, groin pain, calf injury or shoulder condition, objective testing allows us to make informed decisions about rehabilitation progression and return to sport.
Why Measure Strength?
Pain often improves before strength has fully recovered.
Persistent strength deficits can contribute to:
- Recurrent injuries
- Reduced performance
- Delayed return to sport
- Ongoing compensatory movement patterns
Using objective testing technology, we can accurately measure strength and track progress throughout rehabilitation.
ForceFrame Strength Testing
Assess Strength With Precision
The VALD ForceFrame allows us to objectively assess:
- Hip adductor strength
- Hip abductor strength
- Quadriceps strength
- Hamstring strength
- Calf strength
- Shoulder strength
- Neck strength
- Side-to-side asymmetries
Unlike traditional manual muscle testing, ForceFrame provides accurate numerical data that can be monitored over time.
DynaMo Assessment
The VALD DynaMo is a portable dynamometry system used to assess:
- Grip strength
- Upper limb strength
- Lower limb strength
- Rehabilitation progress
- Functional performance
Together with ForceFrame, it provides a comprehensive picture of physical capacity and recovery.
Common Reasons for Referral
ACL Rehabilitation
Monitor quadriceps and hamstring strength recovery and assist return-to-running and return-to-sport decision making.
Groin Pain
Assess hip adductor strength deficits commonly associated with groin injuries.
Running Injuries
Evaluate calf, quadriceps, hamstring and hip strength impairments that may contribute to recurring symptoms.
Hamstring Injuries
Monitor strength recovery and readiness to return to sprinting and sport.
Shoulder Injuries
Assess rotator cuff and shoulder strength throughout rehabilitation.
Junior and Developing Athletes
Establish objective strength benchmarks and identify areas for athletic development.
What You'll Receive
Following your assessment, you'll receive:
- Objective strength measurements
- Side-to-side comparisons
- Identification of strength deficits
- Rehabilitation recommendations
- Return-to-sport guidance where appropriate
- A report that can be shared with coaches, medical practitioners or trainers