ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
VALD Performance and Rehab Assessments in Mackay
How strong are you really? Is your injured leg as strong as your other one? Are you getting more powerful, or does it just feel that way? With VALD testing, we can answer those questions with numbers instead of guesswork.
Untapped is one of the few clinics in the Mackay region using VALD ForceDecks and DynaMo. We use them across both our clinical exercise physiology and athlete development services.
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What is VALD?
VALD makes testing technology used by professional sporting teams, universities and clinics around the world. We use two systems.
ForceDecks
Dual force plates that measure how much force you produce, and how quickly, as you jump, land, squat, balance and push. With a plate under each foot, we can see differences between your left and right sides.
DynaMo
A handheld device that measures strength and range of motion at individual joints, including hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and neck. It's quick, portable and great for tracking rehab progress.
What we can measure
jump height, power and landing forces
strength of individual muscle groups
differences between your left and right sides
balance and stability
range of motion
changes over time as you train or rehab.
Your results are compared with your previous tests and with normative data for general and athletic populations, so you can see how you stack up.
Who VALD assessments are for
Athletes and teams
Get baseline data before pre-season or a high performance program, track your training progress, and find areas to work on. Detecting imbalances early can help guide training aimed at reducing injury risk.
Anyone curious about their body
You don't need an injury or a training goal, just a willingness to understand your body. It's also a useful baseline to measure against as you get older.
People recovering from injury or surgery
See exactly how your injured side is tracking compared with your uninjured side, to help guide decisions about progressing rehab and returning to sport or work. Learn More →
What happens in a VALD assessment
Assessments are conducted by qualified practitioners. Wear comfortable exercise clothes and runners.
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We chat about your training, sport, injury history and goals.
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We warm you up properly.
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We take you through a series of tests chosen for your goals.
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We show you your results and explain what they mean.
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We give you personalised recommendations on what to work on.
Common questions
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Allow around 60 minutes.
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Yes. We offer pre-season testing for teams and clubs on request.
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Once-off VALD assessment with data analysis $145
Includes your results and recommendations, but not an ongoing training program. Private health rebates are available and can be claimed on the spot through HICAPS. VALD testing is also built into our initial consults, re-assessments and rehab programs where relevant.
Book your VALD assessment
Fill in our booking request form and let us know what you'd like to get out of your assessment.
Prefer to talk? 0436 304 161