VALD and how do we use this at Valor Physical Therapy
Take the guesswork out of your training and recovery with VALD technology. Using cutting-edge equipment like force plates and dynamometers, we objectively measure your strength, power, balance, range of motion, muscle symmetry, and much more.
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.
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.
