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Performance Testing

As a doctor of physical therapy and coach, it's crucial to collect data and set clear, objective goals. Often, clinicians and coaches claim their clients are improving without having objective data to support it. Having concrete numbers not only helps us identify areas to work on but also provides you with the clarity and confidence needed throughout your journey with us.

Benefits of Performance Testing

Objective Assessment

Performance testing provides quantifiable data on various physical attributes such as strength, speed, agility, endurance, and flexibility. This objective measurement helps in accurately assessing an individual's current fitness level, identifying the areas of improvement, and tracking progress over time. 

Personalized Training Programs

By identifying strengths and weaknesses, performance testing enables the creation of customized training programs tailored to an individual's specific needs and goals. This targeted approach can lead to more efficient and effective training.

Injury Prevention

Performance testing can identify potential risk factors for injury, such as muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, or weaknesses. Addressing these issues proactively can reduce the risk of injuries.

Motivation and Accountability

Regular performance testing provides tangible evidence of progress, which can be highly motivating. It also holds individuals accountable by providing clear benchmarks to strive for and surpass.

Informed Decision-Making

Coaches, trainers, and athletes can use performance data to make informed decisions about training intensity, volume, and recovery strategies. This helps in optimizing training plans and avoiding overtraining or burnout.

Long-Term Development

By tracking performance over time, athletes can see how their training has influenced their physical capabilities and make necessary adjustments for long-term development and success.

Our Approach to Strength Training

Step One

Start with a comprehensive from a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

This is our chance to discuss your goals, evaluate how you move, and identify the best starting point for your journey.

Step Two

We’ll create a personalized program tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Your plan will be delivered both in-person and through our custom app, giving you consistent support and structure every step of the way.

Step Three

Throughout your program, we’ll closely track your progress and make adjustments as needed.

You’ll also have ongoing communication with your coach to keep you focused, supported, and on track toward your goals.

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VALD creates cutting-edge technology designed to help athletes perform at their best and recover smarter. Their tools are built for assessing, monitoring, and improving movement, strength, and overall physical performance—making them a game-changer in both training and rehab settings.

One of their key tools, the DynaMo, is a handheld device that accurately measures muscle strength and joint range of motion. Paired with VALD’s powerful software, it gives coaches and clinicians real-time data that actually means something—helping guide decisions and track progress over time.

Whether you’re pushing for peak performance, coming back from injury, or trying to prevent the next one, VALD's tech helps take the guesswork out. It’s used by pro athletes, rehab specialists, and performance teams around the world to build smarter programs and deliver better results.

For athletes, that means faster recovery, improved performance, and more confidence in your body every step of the way.