Strength Testing Perth with VALD ForceDecks
Strength Testing Perth at Tweak Health Physio uses VALD ForceDecks and DynaMo systems to measure strength, balance, movement control and side-to-side differences.
Testing is guided by a Physiotherapist and explained in plain language, so you understand what the numbers mean and how they may support your rehabilitation, exercise planning or return to activity.
What is objective strength testing?
Objective strength testing uses measurement tools to assess force, balance and movement control. It can help answer practical questions such as how strong each side is, how steady your balance is, and what has changed since your last assessment.
These measures do not replace a clinical assessment. Instead, they add useful context when you are rebuilding strength, planning return to activity, progressing exercise or monitoring change over time.
Balance Testing for Older Adults
At our Mount Pleasant clinic, many clients are not looking for elite sports testing. They want clear information about strength, steadiness, confidence with movement and how their body is functioning during everyday tasks.
VALD ForceDecks can be used for balance and stability assessment in a low-impact way. Instead of only timing how long someone can hold a position, ForceDecks can provide objective information about how balance is being maintained.
This may be useful for older adults, people with reduced confidence in movement, those returning to activity after surgery, or clients who want a clearer baseline before starting a Physiotherapy or Clinical Exercise program.
Why do strength testing?
Strength testing gives you a clear starting point and can support progress tracking over time.
- Measure strength and force production using objective data
- Check progress during rehabilitation
- Identify side-to-side differences
- Support return-to-activity planning
Who is it for?
Testing can suit many goals, from rehabilitation to performance planning.
- Injury rehabilitation and post-surgery planning
- Return to sport or return to training
- Strength development goals
- Older adults wanting baseline strength and balance measures
- Active adults wanting objective numbers to help guide their plan
ForceDecks testing (VALD)
ForceDecks looks at how force is produced, absorbed and controlled during standing and weight-bearing tasks.
- Strength: how much force you can produce.
- Balance: how load and pressure shift during standing tasks.
- Power: how quickly force is produced during selected tests.
- Symmetry: whether one side differs from the other.
- Landing control: how force is absorbed during selected jumping tasks.
DynaMo strength testing (VALD)
DynaMo focuses on isolated strength measures in a controlled and repeatable way.
- Muscle strength: measures a specific muscle group, such as shoulder, hip or knee.
- Side-to-side differences: shows if one side is producing less force.
- Progress tracking: repeat checks can be used during rehabilitation planning.
- Targeted exercise planning: highlights areas that may need attention.
- Return-to-training guidance: supports planning using objective data.
What to expect
Your Physiotherapist will select tests based on your goals, current capacity and comfort level. For some people this may include strength testing, while for others it may include balance, standing control or simple movement tasks.
- Testing selection based on your goals and current capacity
- Immediate results explained in plain language
- Repeat testing at key stages to track change over time
- Practical discussion about how the results may guide your plan
Physiotherapy Strength & Movement Assessment (VALD)
45 minute appointment. Available across all of our clinics, including Perth and regional locations.
How this fits with Hands-On Physiotherapy
Strength and balance testing is often used alongside Hands-On Physiotherapy and structured exercise planning. It can help clarify priorities, guide progression and support return-to-activity planning.
If testing shows a side-to-side difference, reduced force output or balance control issue, your Physiotherapist can explain what that means and discuss practical next steps.