VALD + Valor Physical Therapy
Guesswork has no place in athletic performance or return-to-sport decisions. At Valor Physical Therapy in Carlsbad, we use VALD performance testing technology to give athletes and coaches objective, measurable data on strength, power, and movement asymmetries.
Whether you're a coach looking to screen your team or an athlete cleared for return-to-sport testing after injury, our assessments turn data into a clear, actionable plan. Athletes and coaches from Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding North County San Diego area use VALD performance testing at Valor Physical Therapy to get objective data on strength and movement.
What does this mean for you? Precise data that helps us create an individualized training program tailored to your body, helping reduce injury risk and optimize your performance. Not only can you track your progress over time and see exactly how you're improving, you can also see where you stand compared to others of your gender, age, and sports skill level.
What to Expect
- Dynamo or Force plate movement-based testing tailored to your sport or goals
- A clear report identifying strength asymmetries and performance markers
- One-on-one review of results with one of our licensed physical therapists, Dr. Valentine Ngo PT, DPT or Dr. Brian Fonseca PT, DPT
- A follow-up plan connecting your results to training or rehab priorities
Normative Data — See How You Compare
Every VALD assessment is measured against a massive global normative database, built from millions of data points across age, gender, sport, and competition level. That means your results aren't just numbers in isolation. They're benchmarked against real athletes at your level, so you and your provider can see exactly where you stand and what to prioritize.
Whether you're a youth athlete just starting out or a competitive adult training for performance, we can show you how your strength, power, and movement metrics compare to others in your sport and age group.
Tracking Progress Over Time
A single test tells you where you are today. Repeated testing tells you whether your training and rehab are actually working. VALD Hub allows us to track your metrics visit over visit, so you and your provider can see real, measurable progress, not guesswork, as you move through training, recovery, or return-to-sport.
Sharing Metrics With Coaches and Trainers
With your permission, we can share your VALD performance data directly with your coach, trainer, or strength and conditioning staff. That means everyone working with you, on and off the field, has access to the same objective data, so training decisions are based on real numbers rather than guesswork.
ForceDecks
Forcedecks are lightweight, portable force plates that are used to measure strength, movement, asymmetry and balance. It detects and assesses over 20 different movements including squats, jumps, balance tasks, and functional activities such as sit-to-stand. These assessments assist in tailoring treatment plans and performance goals.
DynaMo
The VALD DynaMo is a portable, wireless device designed to perform over 300 strength and range-of-motion assessments. Equipped with five smart attachments, it precisely measures push and pull force, joint mobility, and grip strength, delivering highly accurate and normative performance data to support more personalized treatment, exercise, and rehabilitation plans.
Ways We're Incorporating VALD
During Physical Therapy Evaluations
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Our clinic utilizes VALD's Dynamo and ForceDecks systems to enhance physical therapy evaluations with objective, data-driven insights. These advanced tools allow us to precisely measure strength, power, and movement patterns, giving us a clearer picture of your baseline function and progress throughout treatment. We integrate this technology thoughtfully into evaluations when it can provide meaningful information to guide your personalized care plan so that you can move better and without pain.
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Utilizing VALD technology during these sessions will be at no extra cost to the patient but necessity of these tools will be determined by the treating physical therapist.
Full Body Athlete Assessment
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Take your training to the next level with our comprehensive VALD Full Body Assessment, designed specifically for athletes seeking a competitive edge. Using Dynamo and ForceDecks technology, we measure strength, power, asymmetries, and movement efficiency across your entire body to identify opportunities for performance optimization and injury prevention. This standalone service provides you with detailed, objective data and actionable insights to fine-tune your training and maximize your athletic capabilities.
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Please contact us for pricing - this assessment is a service independent from physical therapy sessions.
Athlete Advantage Program
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As part of the Athlete Advantage Program, we integrate VALD's Dynamo and ForceDecks systems into the quarterly evaluations to provide objective, measurable data on your strength, power, and movement quality. This technology allows us to track your progress over time, identify trends, spot asymmetries before they become problems, and ensure your training is driving real performance gains. With consistent data collection every quarter, we can make informed adjustments to your program and help you stay ahead of injuries while maximizing your athletic potential.
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VALD technologies is utilized at the initial assessment and each quarterly assessment, and the metrics collected is determined by the athlete's past medical history, sport, and performance goals.
Work with Athletes? We can help!
Calling all coaches, trainers, and organizations
We work with coaches, trainers, and sports organizations to provide objective performance data using VALD's cutting-edge Dynamo and ForceDecks technology. Our assessments deliver measurable insights that help you make more informed decisions about athlete readiness, training modifications, and return-to-play protocols. Whether you're working with a team or individual athletes, we can customize our testing to support your program's goals and elevate the level of care you provide.
Trusted by the World's Top Performance Programs
VALD is the performance testing technology used by elite organizations across the world's biggest leagues and competitions, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC Performance Institute
- English Premier League and other top-tier football clubs
- MLS
- NCAA Division I athletic programs
- Olympic and national sporting organizations
Valor Physical Therapy brings that same elite-level testing technology to athletes right here in Carlsbad, whether you're a weekend competitor or training for your next season.
Frequently asked Questions
Who is performance testing for?
Athletes at any level, from youth to competitive adult, as well as coaches and teams looking for objective screening data.
Can performance testing be used to clear return to sport after injury?
Yes. We use VALD testing to provide objective benchmarks that support return-to-sport decisions after injury or surgery.
Do coaches book testing for an entire team?
Yes, we work with coaches throughout Carlsbad and North County San Diego to schedule team-based testing sessions.
