VALD Forcedecks at Ultimate Physio
Unlock Your Best Movement with VALD ForceDecks at Ultimate Physio
Are you ready to objectively measure your movement, track your progress, and return to sport with confidence? Whether you’re an athlete chasing new performance highs, someone recovering from joint replacement surgery, or returning from injury — our VALD ForceDecks testing at Ultimate Physio, Tuam gives you gold-standard insights that make results measurable and meaningful.
What Are VALD ForceDecks?
Imagine stepping onto a set of force plates that measure how hard and how evenly you push into the ground — not just what you do, but how you do it. ForceDecks are high-precision force plates that bring lab-grade data into real-world clinical use.
With every jump, landing and movement, ForceDecks capture:
✔ Ground reaction forces
✔ Balance and symmetry
✔ Power production and rate of force development
✔ Jump performance metrics like jump height, contact time, stiffness & more
This is the future of movement assessment, bridging science and real-world progress.
Why ForcePlates Matter: The Research
Science tells us that force plates aren’t just “fancy scales” — they’re powerful tools for performance and recovery:
1. Evidence-Based Return to Sport Decisions
Studies show that athletes returning from injury benefit when rehabilitation includes objective criteria such as symmetry and force production, rather than time alone. Force plates reduce reinjury risk by showing when athletes truly match their pre-injury performance.
(e.g., Kyritsis et al., The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
2. Jump Metrics Predict Performance
Force plate jump testing — like the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) and Drop Jump (DJ) — gives reliable insights into explosive power and neuromuscular function. Coaches and clinicians use these measures to manage training loads and readiness to train or compete.
(e.g., Gathercole et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research)
3. Balance & Asymmetry Matter
After joint replacement or lower-limb injury, asymmetries in force and movement patterns can linger and contribute to long-term issues or secondary injury. ForceDecks help us spot and quantify these asymmetries to guide targeted rehab.
Who Benefits from ForceDecks Testing?
🏃 Athletes — Return to Play with Confidence
• Know your power, symmetry and readiness metrics
• Track improvements over time
• Make informed decisions about progression
👣 Post-Surgery Clients (e.g., Joint Replacement)
• See objective progress beyond “how you feel”
• Compare right vs. left side performance
• Use data to guide safe, effective rehab
🏋 Everyday Movers & Fitness Enthusiasts
• Understand your strengths and limitations
• Improve movement quality
• Reduce risk of injury
What’s Included in Your ForceDecks Test
🔹 Comprehensive Movement Analysis
We assess movement patterns to identify strengths, weaknesses and movement faults that influence performance and injury risk.
🔹 Jump Assessments
• Countermovement Jump (CMJ) — evaluates explosive power
• Drop Jump (DJ) — measures reactive strength & stiffness
🔹 Hamstring Strength Testing
Objective strength scores help guide your individualized rehab or training plan.
Pricing & Booking
📊 Full Athletic Performance Test — €90
Includes comprehensive ForceDecks testing, movement analysis, jump metrics, hamstring strength and personalised results.
🔁 Follow-Up Assessment — €75
Track progress and refine your programme.
⚽ Return to Play Analysis — €75
Focused assessment for safe, data-driven clearance back to sport.
Where and How to Book
📍 Ultimate Physio — Tuam
📞 Call or WhatsApp: 085 167 9464
🌐 Book online: www.ultimatephysio.ie
Why It Matters
At Ultimate Physio, we don’t guess — we measure. Monitor. Progress.
ForceDecks gives you evidence-based clarity. Whether you’re coming back from a joint replacement, managing ongoing aches, or chasing athletic goals, this testing empowers your next step.
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