Understanding Your Strength and Mobility Like Never Before with VALD ForceDecks

Why Quantifying Strength and Mobility Matters

Traditional physical therapy and fitness assessments often rely on subjective measures. A clinician might observe your movement and provide feedback based on experience. While valuable, these assessments can miss subtle deficits or improvements that only show up through precise measurement.

Imagine two people with similar rehabilitation goals. One person improves because they feel stronger, but actual muscle output may lag behind perception. The other person increases measurable power and stability in a way that directly reduces their risk of re-injury. Which path leads to better long-term outcomes? The answer lies in objective data.

Quantifying your strength and mobility gives you:

• Accurate baseline measurements
• Objective progress tracking over time
• Identification of asymmetries or weaknesses
• Targeted treatment or training adjustments
• Motivation grounded in measurable results

The more we can measure about your performance, the better we can tailor your plan to your unique body.

That is where VALD ForceDecks technology steps in.

What Are VALD ForceDecks?

VALD ForceDecks are advanced force plates that accurately measure how much force your body produces when you perform specific movements. Force plates have been used in research settings for many years, but VALD has brought this capability into the clinical and performance space with user-friendly software and industry-leading precision.

ForceDecks captures data in real time as you perform movements such as:

• Vertical jumps
• Countermovement jumps
• Hops
• Step-ups
• Balance holds
• Single-leg performance tests

The technology measures how much force you produce, how quickly you produce it, and how evenly you distribute it between limbs.

This means that rather than guessing whether you are stronger or more stable than last week, we can show you the numbers and explain exactly what they mean.

Understanding the Numbers

When you perform tests on the ForceDecks, you receive data on several key metrics, including:

• Peak Force: The highest amount of force you generate during a movement.
• Rate of Force Development (RFD): How quickly you can generate force. This is critical for movements like jumping, stopping, and changing direction.
• Balance and Stability Scores: How evenly you load both sides of your body.
• Force-Time Curves: Graphs that show how force is developed during a movement.

Each of these metrics provides a piece of the puzzle in understanding your function.

For example:

• A lower-than-expected Rate of Force Development can indicate that muscles are not firing quickly enough to support dynamic activities.
• Imbalances in peak force between limbs may reveal compensations that put you at risk for injury.
• Changes in balance and stability scores over time can indicate improvements in neuromuscular control and confidence during movement.

By combining these insights, we can create a treatment or performance plan that targets your specific needs.

How ForceDecks Testing Works in Your Visit

You may be wondering what a ForceDecks assessment feels like in person. Here is how it typically works:

1.Warm-Up
You will start with a brief warm-up to ensure your muscles and joints are ready for testing.

2.Baseline Testing
You perform a series of simple movements on the ForceDecks. These movements are safe, standardized, and tailored to your current abilities.

3.Data Capture
The ForceDecks system collects force-time data as you move. The system records measurements thousands of times per second to capture the most precise information possible.

4.Analysis and Interpretation
Your clinician reviews the data with you. You get clear visual feedback, including graphs and numbers that show your strengths, limitations, and how both compare to expected norms.

5.Plan Development
Based on the results, your clinician will work with you to develop or adjust your treatment plan with a focus on measurable outcomes.

This process is quick, efficient, and empowering for you as the patient. Instead of relying on how you feel that day, we rely on data that reflects your body’s performance.

Real Results From Real People

Many patients see marked improvements once they begin working with ForceDecks data as a guide.

Here are examples of what some of those measurable improvements might look like:

Increased Power Output
A patient recovering from knee surgery may begin with low force output during single-leg jumps. After targeted therapy and strength training, we measure an increase in peak force and rate of force development.

Improved Limb Symmetry
Athletes or active adults often have side-to-side imbalances. By tracking symmetry scores, patients can see when their weaker side catches up to the stronger side.

Balance and Stability Gains
Older adults or patients with balance challenges can see improvements in force distribution and stability metrics as they progress through specialized balance training.

In every case, patients not only feel better but can see the numbers improve. Seeing actual data helps people understand their progress and motivates them to keep working toward their goals.

What This Means for Your Health Journey

It is essential that your healing or performance journey is not based on guesswork. With ForceDecks technology we can:

• Quantify your strengths
• Detect deficits that may not be obvious
• Track improvements with precision
• Adjust your program when metrics plateau
• Provide motivation through measurable success

Whether you are returning from injury, working to prevent future pain, or striving to improve athletic performance, having an accurate picture of your strength and balance improves outcomes. Humans are complex, and each body adapts uniquely.
By combining expert clinical care with advanced measurement tools, we can help you reach your goals more efficiently and with greater confidence.

FAQs About VALD ForceDecks

Why Active Health Solutions Uses VALD Technology

Not all clinics have access to cutting-edge tools like ForceDecks. At Active Health Solutions we believe in combining clinical expertise with the best technology available. This allows us to:

• Provide individualized care
• Base decisions on objective metrics
• Measure progress with scientific precision
• Improve communication between clinician and patient
• Build trust through transparency

Our goal is not only to help you feel better but to help you understand your body in a deeper way. Data tells a story. We help you read it.

How to Get Started

If you are curious about your current strength levels, your mobility, or how your body performs during everyday activities, we invite you to reach out.

Getting started is simple:

• Call our clinic to schedule an assessment
• Mention ForceDecks testing when you book
• Bring any questions you have about your goals

Our team will be happy to walk you through the process and help you understand how ForceDecks testing can be incorporated into your personalized care plan.

Data has revolutionized many industries, and healthcare is no exception. When it comes to understanding your body, measurements matter. VALD ForceDecks provides us with objective, reliable, and meaningful data that enhances your care from day one through every milestone of progress.

You deserve more than guesswork. You deserve a path to healing and performance that is guided by evidence, precision, and transparency.

At Active Health Solutions we are proud to bring you this technology as part of our commitment to excellence. We look forward to helping you reach your goals.

To learn more or schedule your assessment, contact us today.