The VALD ForceFrame is a modern, state of the art system we use daily at Boost Health Collective to accurately measure and track strength.
We most often use VALD for three main purposes:
- Injury assessment: comparing strength from one side of the body to the other, identifying weakness and/or asymmetry.
- Tracking progress over time: collecting data to monitor improvements and make sure rehab is staying on track.
- Athlete screening: general screening, identifying any areas of weakness before an injury occurs, and recording baseline data to compare to if an injury does occur.
Having VALD ForceFrames at our clinics provides us with accurate, instant data and gives us a clearer picture of how your body is functioning.
Here are some examples of how the system can help you:
Muscle strains
VALD assessment helps us measure exactly how much strength has been lost, determine the severity of the injury, guide rehab time frames, set exercise progressions, and decide when you’ve regained enough strength to safely return to sport or your usual activities.
Osteoarthritis
Pain can create a negative cycle: pain → disuse → weakness → more pain & repeat.
VALD strength testing helps us break the cycle by identifying weaknesses in various areas of the body, tracking progress over time, and ensuring our exercises are at the right level to create positive strength adaptations.
Athletes
Athletes often spend countless hours training, competing, and pushing to perform at their best. Over time, high level training can lead to overuse and strength imbalances. VALD athletic screening helps us spot weaknesses early, before they turn into bigger problems, so we can step in early and keep you performing injury free.
The VALD ForceFrame can test the strength of every major joint in the body, making it a valuable tool for almost everyone! We use VALD regularly in 1:1 physio, podiatry, and myotherapy sessions, and we also offer VALD athletic screening appointments. Screening appointments focus specifically on targeted strength assessments, giving on the spot feedback and creating a plan for follow up or future comparison if an injury does occur. All results are stored securely in the VALD hub, so they can be reviewed and compared at any time.
Think VALD might be a good fit for you? Have a chat with your practitioner, or give us a call and we’ll help you figure out if it’s the right next step.
