Cleared by the numbers
Sitting out while you wait on an all-clear is frustrating, and so is worrying about getting hurt again. Our testing tells you exactly where you stand, so the return to sport is confident and safe.
Feeling ready and being ready aren't the same
Most athletes feel good long before their strength and power are all the way back. VALD testing shows where you actually are, side to side and against where you started, so the return to play is based on data instead of a date on the calendar.
We use it at every stage of rehab: pre-op, post-op, out of the boot, and the final push back to sport. It works for knees, hips, ankles, shoulders and backs, for high school athletes chasing a college roster and for adults who just want to get back in the gym.
What we test on
Every test is chosen for your sport and your injury. Results show up on screen as you go.
Dual force plates
Strength, power, movement, balance and asymmetry through jumps, single-leg stands and push-ups.
Handheld dynamometer
Nearly 300 movements, so we can test almost any joint and muscle group, from hip strength to grip.
Strength frame
Fixed-position strength testing for the hips, hamstrings, groin, neck and shoulders.
From first visit to cleared
Baseline testing
Usually at your first or second visit. Your physical therapist runs a battery of tests built for your injury and your sport, then explains what each number means for your recovery.
A plan built on the numbers
Your results, along with your goals, shape every session. Testing gets us to the root of the problem faster.
Retest as you progress
We repeat the same tests throughout your plan of care. Results load into the VALD MoveHealth app, so you can watch the trend line yourself.
Return-to-sport check
Before you're cleared, we run sport-specific tests and compare your first and last results. VALD's global database of athletes with your age and sport gives you a target for the next level.
Confidence for the athlete and the family
We have three goals for every athlete: get them back to their sport, help them perform better than before, and give you real data along the way. That data is what clears them to play, and what lets you stop worrying about the return.
You deserve to be listened to.
Start with a free 15-minute call. Tell us what's going on, and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.