Force Plate (VALD) Testing

Objective insights. Smarter rehab. Faster results.

At Athletic Edge Physical Therapy, we use VALD Force Plate Testing to bring clarity to your rehab, training, and return-to-sport decisions. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, fine-tuning athletic performance, or managing chronic injuries, this technology helps us target exactly what your body needs.

What Are Force Plates?

Force plates measure the amount of force your body produces during different movements—jumping, squatting, balancing, and more. They capture how your body interacts with the ground in real time, providing:

  • Vertical force production

  • Left vs. right leg asymmetries

  • Rate of force development

  • Balance and stability metrics

Unlike visual assessments or “gut feeling” tests, force plate data is objective, repeatable, and precise—and most importantly, it’s actionable.

Why We Use It at Athletic Edge

At Athletic Edge PT, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all rehab. Our 3-step method—relieve pain, address root causes, and build long-term solutions—relies on having the right information at the right time.

Force plate testing fits seamlessly into our process:

  • Establish baseline metrics for strength, power, and symmetry

  • Track progress over time with objective data

  • Guide return-to-sport decisions with confidence, not hope

  • Prevent re-injury by targeting real deficits, not assumptions

You’ll walk away with more than numbers—you’ll have a plan.

What to Expect

Your VALD Force Plate testing at Athletic Edge PT includes:

  • Custom Movement Testing
    Based on your goals, sport, and current condition. Common tests include countermovement jumps, single-leg squats, and isometric holds.

  • Real-Time Data Analysis
    Our therapists explain your results clearly—no confusing jargon. You’ll see exactly how your body is performing.

  • Personalized Recommendations
    You’ll leave with a better understanding of what to focus on in training or rehab.

Why VALD?

VALD Performance is trusted by top rehab centers, professional sports teams, and Olympic programs. The system provides accurate, research-backed data we can rely on—whether you're training for competition or just want to stay active without pain.

At AEPT, we bring this elite-level technology into a one-on-one, hands-on setting—giving you the best of both worlds: cutting-edge data with real human care.

Let’s Test Smarter

Don’t leave your progress to guesswork. Get real insights. Get real results.

Book your Force Plate Testing session today.

Who Can Benefit?

Force Plate Testing is ideal for:

  • Post-operative clients (ACL, Achilles, meniscus, etc.)

  • Functional fitness & CrossFit athletes returning to sport

  • Runners, field athletes, and weekend warriors

  • Active adults (ages 38–54) dealing with chronic imbalances or returning to activity after time off

  • Anyone wanting to understand their strength and symmetry on a deeper level

If you’re active, driven, and want answers—not just opinions—this is for you.