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Get a Complete Baseline Assessment and Injury Prevention with Force Decks Technology and Heart Rate Variability Screening
Are you an athlete looking to gain a competitive edge? Do you want to prevent injuries before they happen? More importantly, when an injury occurs, do you want to get back in the game sooner than you thought possible? As a sports enthusiast, wouldn’t you love if there was a training tech available to make sure you’re performing at your peak?
Thanks to their commitment to industry innovation, Competitive Edge Performance Physical Therapy (CEP) in Tampa, Florida is excited to introduce a powerful new part of their Performance Enhancement Programs: Vald Health Force Decks – a game-changing technology that can provide you with a comprehensive baseline training assessment in real time. At CEP, we call this the PerformancePro Assessment. When paired with heart rate variability screening, this powerful duo will help you unlock your true potential while keeping injuries at bay. Let’s look into how Force Decks work and why you should care.
Understanding Vald Health Force Deck Technology
Force Decks are essentially plates designed to measure and analyze various aspects of your athletic performance. The most common tests utilized on these plates include squat assessments, single leg (SL) balance, bilateral and single limb jumps and bilateral and single limb landings. The data collected can be used to determine vertical, reaction time, force, power, side preference, strength limitations and sway when assessing balance.
This information outlines your baseline level of performance as it pertains to any given injury, time off or after completing a training cycle. By revealing the specifics in your training and performance results, you always have a real-time measure of any progress which will help level set your unique goals and programs.
The incredible technology behind Force Decks allows physical therapists to obtain real-time assessments at the initial evaluation, track progress and determine the effectiveness of treatment throughout your plan of care. This validation of treatment is ideal for athletes and sports teams looking to get a pre/post-season analysis or midseason check-in.
Establish Baseline Measurements for Informed Decision Making
In a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers found that force plate data could accurately predict injury risk in athletes. By using Force Decks to establish initial baseline measurements with your PerformancePro Assessment, your physical therapist can break down impairments that could lead to injury and potential risk factors if not addressed.
As treatment progresses, the data gathered from Force Decks can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the PT’s plan of care and help them make informed decisions about adjustments to the program.
Combining Force Decks with Heart Rate Variability Screening
Force Decks can be paired with heart rate variability (HRV) screening to provide a comprehensive understanding of an athlete’s overall fitness and readiness to perform. HRV is an indicator of the balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches of the autonomic nervous system.
A study in the Journal of Sports Medicine found that low HRV was associated with an increased risk of injury in elite athletes. By integrating HRV data with Force Decks measurements, physical therapists can create even more targeted and effective treatment plans for injury prevention.
Why Force Decks Matter in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Traditionally, force plates were limited to laboratories and elite sporting teams due to their size, cost and complexity. Vald Health has revolutionized this technology, making Force Decks lightweight, portable and affordable. This means that everyone, from professional athletes to weekend warriors, can now access objective data on strength and imbalance.
Unlocking the Performance Benefits of Force Decks Training
Force Decks can help monitor rehabilitation progress, injury risk, collect baseline data and improve outcomes. With real-time data collection and display, the Force Decks app rapidly captures test results wirelessly and presents instant metrics to review with your physical therapist. Let’s dive deeper into these benefits:
1. Fast and Accurate Analysis of Strength and Imbalance
Force Decks provide a fast and accurate analysis of your strength and imbalances, helping you identify potential issues before they become full-blown injuries. Research shows that athletes with muscular imbalances have a significantly higher risk of injury. By addressing these imbalances early, you can reduce your risk and optimize your performance.
2. Real-Time Data Collection and Display
With Force Decks, you’ll have access to real-time data that can be used to make informed decisions about your training and recovery. This allows you and your physical therapist to work together to optimize your performance and prevent injuries.
3. Improved Outcomes
By using objective data to guide your training and recovery, you can expect improved outcomes. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that athletes who used force plates during their training experienced significant improvements in strength, power and performance.
How Can CEP Physical Therapists Help You with Force Decks?
At Competitive Edge Performance Physical Therapy, our team of experienced physical therapists in Tampa is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and prevent future injuries using Force Decks.
Here’s a closer look at how we utilize groundbreaking tech to enhance your recovery journey:
1. Personalized Assessments: Our physical therapists will begin by conducting a series of tests using the Force Decks as part of our PerformancePro Assessment, including squat assessments, single-leg balance tests, and bilateral and single-limb jumps and landings. These assessments will provide valuable data on your strength, balance, and movement patterns, allowing us to create a tailored rehabilitation program that addresses your specific needs.
2. Monitoring Progress: Throughout your treatment, our physical therapists will use the Force Decks to track your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plan of care. By continually monitoring your performance, we can ensure that you’re making steady progress toward your goals and receiving the most effective treatment possible.
3. Injury Prevention: Force Decks technology enables us to identify potential injury risks and address them proactively. By identifying areas of weakness, imbalance, or movement dysfunction, we can develop targeted interventions to reduce your risk of injury and keep you performing at your best.
4. Real-Time Feedback: The Force Decks app allows our physical therapists to provide instant feedback on your performance during sessions. By reviewing real-time data with you, we can help you understand the areas that need improvement and ensure that you’re performing exercises correctly and safely.
5. Enhanced Communication: The data collected by the Force Decks allows for more effective communication between you and your physical therapist. With objective metrics and visualizations, you can better understand your progress and the rationale behind your treatment plan, fostering a stronger partnership in your recovery journey.
Harness the Power of Force Decks with a Free Screening
Competitive Edge Performance Physical Therapy is proud to offer Vald Health Force Decks as part of our commitment to providing patients with the most advanced, effective and personalized care possible. By integrating this revolutionary technology into our sports rehabilitation programs, we’re able to help you recover faster, prevent future injuries and reach your full potential.
Whether you’re a professional athlete preparing for the upcoming season, recovering from an injury or simply looking to improve your overall fitness, our skilled physical therapists are here to support you every step of the way.
Ready to learn more about how Vald Health Force Decks and HRV’s cutting-edge technology can be the MVP in your rehabilitation journey?
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