VALD Sports Screening
VALD Sports Screening combines advanced strength, power and movement analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of athletic performance, injury risk and physical capacity. Using VALD ForceFrame, ForceDecks and HumanTrak technology, we identify strength deficits, movement inefficiencies and asymmetries to help guide performance development, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
ForceFrame Strength Testing
Objectively measures muscle strength, force production and limb symmetry to identify deficits that may influence performance or injury risk.
ForceDeck's Performance Analysis
Evaluates power, reactive strength, landing mechanics and force development to assess athletic capacity and movement efficiency.
HumanTrak Movement Assessment
Provides markerless 3D analysis of mobility, balance and movement quality to identify compensations and areas for performance improvement.
Our VALD Sports Screening service provides a comprehensive assessment of athletic performance, movement quality and injury risk using industry-leading objective testing technology. By combining VALD ForceFrame, ForceDecks and HumanTrak, we are able to measure how an athlete moves, produces force and absorbs load with a level of precision that cannot be achieved through visual observation alone. Whether you are a runner, footballer, rugby player, cyclist or recreational athlete, this assessment provides valuable insight into the physical qualities that underpin performance and resilience, helping identify deficits that may be limiting performance or increasing injury risk.
VALD ForceFrame assess the strength and capacity of key muscle groups throughout the lower limb and trunk. Testing may include the foot and ankle, calf complex, quadriceps, hamstrings and hip musculature, allowing us to identify strength deficits, side-to-side asymmetries and areas of reduced force production. These findings can be particularly valuable for athletes recovering from injury, returning to sport or looking to optimise performance, as even small deficits in strength and stability can influence movement efficiency, force transfer and tissue loading during training and competition.
VALD ForceDecks provides a detailed analysis of how an athlete generates and absorbs force during functional tasks such as jumping, hopping and landing. We assess key performance metrics including power, rate of force development, reactive strength, limb symmetry, jump strategy and lower-limb stiffness. This information helps identify potential performance limitations and movement strategies that may place excessive stress on tissues. For athletes involved in running and field-based sports, these measures provide valuable insight into neuromuscular function, athletic readiness and the ability to tolerate the demands of training and competition.
To complement strength and force testing, VALD HumanTrak provides markerless 3D movement analysis, allowing us to objectively assess mobility, balance, movement control and functional movement patterns. By evaluating how joints move throughout tasks such as squatting, lunging and single-leg activities, we can identify compensations, restrictions and movement inefficiencies that may not be apparent during traditional assessment. Combined, ForceFrame, ForceDecks and HumanTrak provide a complete picture of athletic function, enabling highly individualised recommendations across strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, return-to-sport planning and injury prevention, helping athletes move more efficiently, perform at a higher level and remain injury resilient.
- Identify Strength and Performance Deficits – Objectively measure strength, power, force production and limb symmetry to highlight areas that may be limiting performance or athletic development.
- Reduce Injury Risk and Support Return to Sport – Detect asymmetries, movement compensations and physical deficits that may increase injury risk or delay recovery following injury.
- Guide Individualised Training and Rehabilitation – Use objective data to create targeted strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and performance programmes tailored to your specific needs, sport and goals.
- Track Progress with Objective Data – Monitor improvements over time using accurate, repeatable measurements to assess the effectiveness of training, rehabilitation and performance interventions.
What YOU Receive
Comprehensive Strength Assessment
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Objective testing of key muscle groups using VALD ForceFrame to identify strength deficits, asymmetries and potential injury risk factors.
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Detailed evaluation of power, reactive strength, force development and landing mechanics using VALD ForceDecks technology.
3D Movement Screening
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Personalised Report and Recommendations
Markerless movement assessment with HumanTrak to analyse mobility, balance, movement control and functional movement patterns.
Personalised Report and Recommendations
Power and Athletic Performance Analysis
Personalised Report and Recommendations
A detailed summary report with clear findings and individualised recommendations to support performance enhancement, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Benefits of VALD Sports Screening
Running Performance and Injury Analysis
Football Performance and Injury Analysis
Football Performance and Injury Analysis
For runners, VALD Sports Screening provides objective insight into the physical qualities that underpin running performance and injury resilience. By assessing lower-limb strength, force production, reactive strength, movement efficiency and limb symmetry, we can identify deficits that may contribute to reduced running economy, recurring injuries or limitations in performance, helping guide targeted training and rehabilitation strategies.
Football Performance and Injury Analysis
Football Performance and Injury Analysis
Football Performance and Injury Analysis
Football places high demands on strength, power, acceleration, deceleration and change-of-direction ability. VALD testing allows us to identify asymmetries, force-production deficits and movement limitations that may increase injury risk or affect on-field performance, enabling more informed decisions around strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and athlete development.
Athletics Performance Development
Athletics Performance Development
Athletics Performance Development
For track and field athletes, success depends on the ability to efficiently generate and transfer force. Through comprehensive strength, power and movement assessment, VALD Sports Screening helps identify opportunities to improve explosive performance, sprint mechanics, jumping ability and force development, providing objective data to support long-term athletic progression.
Return to Sport Decision Making
Athletics Performance Development
Athletics Performance Development
Following injury, returning to training and competition too early can increase the risk of re-injury and performance limitations. VALD Sports Screening provides objective measures of strength, power, movement quality and limb symmetry, helping clinicians, coaches and athletes make more informed return-to-sport decisions and ensuring rehabilitation is guided by measurable outcomes rather than time alone.
FAQs
Do I need to be an athlete?
No. We help anyone who wants to recover from injury, move without pain and perform better in daily life or sport.
Do you assess suitability for running shoes? Yes, 3D gait analysis explores shoe categories including cushioned vs stability, carbon-plated racing models, minimalist footwear, providing objective data needed to make the right choices.
How long until I recover from pain or improve performance? Pain often improves within weeks when load drivers are addressed. Performance changes depend on your starting point and adherence. We will outline milestones and re-test dates.
Can I bring previous scans or reports?
Absolutely. They help us integrate your history and focus testing where it matters.
What is your cancellation policy? We require a minimum of 24 hours' notice for cancellation or rescheduling. Missed appointments or cancellations received with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full consultation fee.
What should I bring? For any assessment, please bring your primary sports footwear, any relevant custom orthoses and shorts/clothing that allow clear viewing of your lower limb.
