Unlocking Performance & Injury Prevention with VALD Force Decks
What is VALD?
VALD force decks are advanced, dual-platform force measurement systems used to analyze strength, power, balance, and asymmetries in athletes and clients. These high-tech force plates measure ground reaction forces in real time, delivering precise data on key performance metrics such as:
• Jump height
• Rate of force development (RFD)
• Limb symmetry index
• Force absorption and production
By providing objective and repeatable insights, VALD technology enables coaches, therapists, and athletes to make data-driven decisions that enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and optimize rehabilitation strategies (Balsalobre-Fernández et al., 2014).
Why Use VALD Force Decks?
1. Objective Data for Performance Tracking
VALD force decks provide highly accurate and consistent measurements, allowing for longitudinal tracking of an athlete’s performance. This eliminates guesswork, ensuring that training adaptations are backed by quantifiable results (McBride et al., 2002).
2. Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Force plates help identify muscular imbalances and asymmetries that may contribute to injury risk. By detecting deficits in force production and absorption, coaches and therapists can design targeted interventions to correct movement inefficiencies before they lead to injury (Sato & Heise, 2012).
3. Performance Optimization
VALD’s real-time feedback helps pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, guiding individualized training programs. Whether an athlete needs to improve explosive power, stability, or force production, objective data ensures precision in programming (Cormie et al., 2011).
4. Quick & Easy Testing with Instant Feedback
Assessments take only a few minutes, and the instant data visualization allows for real-time adjustments. This speed and efficiency make VALD force decks a valuable tool for both elite athletes and general fitness clients (Lake et al., 2018).
5. Versatility Across Sports, Rehab & General Fitness
VALD systems are widely used in:
• Sports performance training
• Injury rehabilitation & return-to-play assessments
• Clinical settings for movement analysis
• General fitness evaluations
With applications spanning multiple domains, VALD force plates are a gold standard in objective movement analysis and athletic development (Suchomel et al., 2020).
Start with Benchmark Testing Using VALD Force Decks
The first step in unlocking your full potential is a comprehensive movement and performance assessment using VALD force decks. Your coach will analyze the detailed force data, providing insights into:
✅ Your baseline strength & power metrics
✅ Limb symmetry & movement efficiency
✅ Areas for improvement & risk factors
This initial assessment lays the foundation for a fully customized training program, designed specifically to address your needs, goals, and potential limitations.
Progress Tracking & Program Adjustments
With reassessments every 3–4 months, we ensure that your training program continues evolving with you. These follow-ups with the VALD force decks provide clear, data-backed feedback on your improvements, helping refine and optimize your approach.
By continuously adapting your training plan based on real-world data, we maximize efficiency, progress, and long-term success.
Recovery: A Key Component of Training Success
At Pivot, we understand that optimal training requires more than just workouts—recovery plays an essential role. That’s why we offer a comprehensive recovery suite under one roof, including:
🌀 Massage Therapy – Reduces muscle tightness and improves circulation
🌀 Physiotherapy – Addresses movement imbalances and prevents injuries
🌀 Chiropractic Care – Enhances mobility and joint function
🌀 Osteopathy – Supports whole-body alignment and movement efficiency
By prioritizing both training and recovery, we help you train harder, recover smarter, and perform better—so you can unlock your full athletic potential.
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References
• Balsalobre-Fernández, C., Glaister, M., & Lockey, R. A. (2014). “The validity and reliability of an iPhone app for measuring vertical jump performance.” Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(2), 189-196.
• Cormie, P., McGuigan, M. R., & Newton, R. U. (2011). “Developing maximal neuromuscular power: Part 1—biological basis of maximal power production.” Sports Medicine, 41(1), 17-38.
• Lake, J. P., Mundy, P. D., & Comfort, P. (2018). “Reliability of force platforms for jump performance analysis: A systematic review.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(3), 849-861.
• McBride, J. M., Triplett-McBride, T., Davie, A., & Newton, R. U. (2002). “A comparison of strength and power characteristics between power lifters, Olympic lifters, and sprinters.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 16(1), 75-82.
• Sato, K., & Heise, G. D. (2012). “Force-time measures as predictors of sprint acceleration performance.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 874-880.
• Suchomel, T. J., Nimphius, S., & Stone, M. H. (2020). “The importance of muscular strength in athletic performance.” Sports Medicine, 46(10), 1419-1449.
