Providing unparalleled insights into human movement, performance & injury risk.
Brisbane, Australia
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✅ Two days. Real-world application. World-class speakers. Hands-on testing.
👥 Speakers include @paulread1010 @HughFullagar @WSAAlAttar @ismailalaouiPT and more.
🔁 Swipe to explore the full schedule and topics.
🎟️ Learn more and get your ticket now: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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⚡️NEW GUIDE: The Practitioner’s Guide to Hamstrings distills the latest research and data-driven testing strategies trusted by elite clinicians to rehab smarter, reduce reinjury risk and return athletes to play sooner.
📤 Access your free copy now: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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⚾ "The best ability is adaptability."
Plans change fast in pro sport — and Houston @astros S&C @CoachStephMock shares how strategy, data and tech help guide recovery in high-stakes settings.
🎧 Listen now: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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🎯 Make Nordics a little more fun (and a lot more targeted).
With Eccentric Training Mode on NordBord, athletes can chase live targets for both force output and asymmetry — keeping them engaged while encouraging balanced effort between limbs.
Learn more: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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Run. Recharge. Repeat. 🔁
The SmartSpeed Plus fast-charging dock keeps you moving — quickly swap out batteries and continue testing, even during back-to-back sessions.
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🚨 Our Practitioner’s Guide to Preseason Online Workshop is almost here.
While Hugh Fullagar sadly will not be able to join us and sends his apologies, we still have a stellar lineup of presenters ready to share their insights.
🔗 vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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You’ve read the guide — now hear it straight from the experts.
Join @JoClubbSportSci, @HughFullagar, @faircloughsport and @olphysio for the Practitioner’s Guide to Preseason Online Workshop as they share their firsthand insights.
Register now: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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Not all landings are created equal 💥
Using the Impact Index, it helps quantify how efficiently an athlete absorbs force on landing — giving you insights into joint loading, symmetry and return-to-play readiness.
Check out our range of calculators: vald-performance.visitlink.m… 🔗
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From assessment to action, VALD technology helps @alex_natera turn data into direction, guiding athletes toward their goals with purpose and confidence. 💪📊
Watch the full video for more insights: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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🏈 New VALDCAST episode out now!
Dr Derek M. Hansen dives into the evolution of timing tech, how to make sense of athlete performance metrics and the realities of coaching in elite sport.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2i9…
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In our latest blog, @harries_simon unpacks why functional progress does not always equal full recovery.
Drawing on a complex hamstring rehab case, he explains how layering assessments can reveal hidden deficits and guide return-to-play decisions.
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Return to Performance: From Patient to Athlete is coming to Loughborough, UK this May 🇬🇧
Join headline speakers @MattTaberner, Dr Phil Graham-Smith and Dr Fearghal Kerin for two days of practical insights from the forefront of performance and rehab.
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🚨 New episode!
@JordanStrength joins us to share how force plates became a key part of his approach to strength & conditioning. From traditional methods to data-informed decisions, we explore what it means to "measure what matters".
🎧 Listen now: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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From the origins of run-specific isometrics to the current and future place of technology in training—we covered it all in our recent VALDCAST episode with guest Alex Natera.
🎧 Catch up now via your favourite podcast platform: vald-performance.visitlink.m…
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🎙️ Introducing VALDCAST 🎙️
Join us for weekly episodes with leading experts from the health and performance industry—sharing insights, real-world experiences and stories on how tech is shaping their practice.
🎧 Listen and subscribe on Spotify today: open.spotify.com/show/0A2eU3…
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🚨 Tickets are LIVE! 🚨
🔥Return to Performance: From Patient to Athlete is coming to Vancouver this May! 🇨🇦
We have a stacked lineup of expert speakers, including headline presenters Matt Jordan, Alex Trinca and Elliot Richardson.
Secure yours now! eventbrite.com/e/return-to-p…
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Hear how @AdamLoiacono uses VALD’s normative data to streamline rehab and training while giving patients and athletes a clearer, more contextual understanding of their testing results and progress.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube 👉 piped.video/Iw-83EvBgcE?utm_sou…
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🔥 Return to Performance: From Patient to Athlete – coming to Vancouver in May 2025! 🇨🇦
Join us for a full day of expert-led sessions designed for health and performance practitioners looking to bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
Registrations open soon - stay tuned!
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Quadriceps strength deficits are common following ACLR, affecting knee function and increasing re-injury risk. Strength symmetry is key to improving mechanics, performance and long-term knee health.
💡 Practitioner’s Guide to ACL by @paulread1010: bit.ly/3Q9E70R
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Monitor improvements in upper body strength with this simple push up progression on ForceDecks 💪
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Your athletes might not get Drop Jump technique perfect every time... ForceDecks has got you covered!
See how they calculate effective drop height to ensure your metrics are accurate every time 🤌
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Want to quickly and easily share test data with your athletes? Now you can with data from all VALD systems accessible from the MoveHealth app!
Give them instant access to their performance insights to stay motivated, accountable and on track!
Learn more: bit.ly/4fW4LEG
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Why does the VALD Van exist? To provide athletes of all ages, levels and sports with access to technology and talent identification pathways—keeping them engaged longer and opening doors to their performance potential.
Take a look back at the VALD Van in action throughout 2024!
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Cheerleading is more than routines and pom-poms; it’s a high-performance sport requiring advanced athlete care.
Using ForceDecks, Alex Milton and Emily Michaelis are redefining how pro cheerleaders prep for the unique physical demands of every routine.
👉 bit.ly/4h7n7DT
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Introducing our latest resource, Practitioner’s Guide to the Calf & Achilles Complex. This guide combines research and expert insights to help practitioners improve assessment and treatment strategies for calf and Achilles injuries.
📥 Download for FREE: bit.ly/4iPvXaS
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By applying evidence-based methods and technologies like ForceDecks, @HughFullagar and his team have uncovered key insights into tactical performance screening and training for @FRNSW, reshaping recruitment and testing standards.
Learn more: bit.ly/407JOSz
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We caught up with Joey Davey, a Director of Sport Science and Performance Coach in the @NBA, to discuss how he uses ForceDecks and DynaMo to tailor training and testing strategies, ensuring players stay competition-ready. 🏀
Read the full interview here: bit.ly/3ZxgYte
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📢 New SmartSpeed Walk-Up Features!
We've made some major improvements to queue management in the SmartSpeed Plus app to help streamline your group testing experience.
Check out the release notes for more details on this update: bit.ly/41vrnIy
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SmartSpeed results can now be viewed in the Group Monitoring Dashboard on VALD Hub, alongside your ForceDecks, ForceFrame and NordBord data.
Streamline your group reporting and get a complete picture with the Group Monitoring Dashboard. Learn more: bit.ly/3OI7oiq
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VALD's SmartSpeed Timing Gate System now integrates with @universal_speed (USR) from @spellman_hq, seamlessly syncing data from flying-10 sprint tests to deliver actionable insights for tracking progress and guiding your training.
Learn more: bit.ly/3OEZHtn
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Introducing the Plyometric Push Up (PPU) test, now available on ForceDecks.
Check out the VALD Knowledge Base for the full test protocol: bit.ly/3VljYaY
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🚨 Practitioner’s Intermediate Guide to Force Plates!
Following on from our Practitioner’s Guide to Force Plates, this resource will help you optimize testing, understand key metrics and tailor assessments.
Get your free guide today: bit.ly/4gBfaqn
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🚨The biggest innovation for hamstrings since the launch of the NordBord 🚨
Introducing Eccentric Training Mode. Words won't do it justice, so check out the video to see it in action.
Learn more about Eccentric Training Mode on the VALD Knowledge Base: bit.ly/3Osc8sc
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The biggest innovation for hamstrings since the launch of the NordBord. Coming soon... Watch this space.
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We're often asked, "Which jump height metric should I choose on ForceDecks?"
Here's a breakdown of the three methods for calculating jump height: Impulse-Momentum, Impulse-Displacement and Flight Time.
For more introductory info on ForceDecks metrics 👉 bit.ly/3AQw8S7
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We recently gave you a glimpse into @KelvinGroveSC and one of their regular performance testing days for student athletes.
Now, let’s hear more from their HPE Head of Department on how programs like these are creating exciting and unique opportunities for the kids.
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How do elite weightlifters like @weskitts22 prepare for the world's biggest stage?
From monitoring rehab to refining technique, Wes and his PT, Jake Lohr, use data to optimize performance, whether it's the snatch or the clean & jerk.
Check out the blog: bit.ly/4fMfn9I
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In collaboration with @plaeglobal, Science x Sweat brought together a fantastic group of professionals for a night of networking, engaging forums and plenty of excitement here at VALD HQ.
Thanks to everyone who joined us to kick off @the_ASCA International Conference in style!
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Get your pen and paper ready - you'll want to take some notes.
Watch @alex_natera, the mind behind the Run-Specific Isometric tests, in this masterclass on the rapid force and maximal force assessments for the ankle, knee and hip.
Watch now: bit.ly/3UwrDTA
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Join guest presenter @SamDodge_ from @UlsterRugby as he shares insights on designing and implementing athlete profiling systems for team sports.
Looking to enhance data-informed decision-making in multidisciplinary performance environments? Watch now: bit.ly/3Y9ChQU
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DynaMo Max is engineered to handle the highest and fastest force-generating tests, featuring an increased capacity and sampling rate - while still offering the modularity and portability that makes it a DynaMo.
Learn more and order yours today: bit.ly/3BLt35Z
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The VALD Van recently visited @kgstatecollege for a testing day with nearly 700 students from their sports excellence programs.
We chatted with Amanda Fielding, our TID Manager, to walk through the day's setup and discuss the value of performance testing with young athletes.
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Verbal cues are an oft-neglected yet highly influential factor in testing.
See how the right verbal cues can impact testing performance and the quality of your data.
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In our latest case study, we visited @BlueBullsRugby to learn how they leverage VALD technology to optimize player performance and monitor progression on and off the field.
Watch the full video now: bit.ly/4eBl35X
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We've introduced 7 new isometric test types in the latest ForceDecks update, plus enhanced rep detection accuracy for all your isometric tests.
Learn more on the VALD Knowledge Base and try out the new tests with your athletes today: bit.ly/4ezbAfI
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Offseason training and tech-informed health management are crucial to prepping @NBAOfficial athletes for the season grind.
Swipe for some key takeaways from our recent blog with Maggie Bryant from the @LAClippers.
Read the full blog here: bit.ly/3ZMkgdX
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Join host Sasha Birge and special guest @Dr_DanielCohen, co-founder and inventor of ForceDecks, as they discuss how force plate technology has transformed beyond elite sports performance and lab-based research.
Watch the full webinar now: bit.ly/4duL7yt
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Meet your VALD Europe team!
With a diverse and expansive presence across the region, our European team is made up of skilled Business Development Managers and Client Success Managers, dedicated to supporting clients across multiple sectors.
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In our latest VALD webinar, hosts Leo Murabito and Matt Witt sit down with Tony Sandoval, equestrian performance coach and owner of Coach Sando Training, to discuss how he’s transforming rider performance through data-informed insights.
Watch it now: bit.ly/3zvZp3W
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Just wrapped on filming with @Dr_DanielCohen - co-founder and inventor of ForceDecks.
Exciting content coming soon, so stay tuned!
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