Powered by the VALD ForceFrame
Whether you're recovering from an injury, returning to sport, or looking to improve your physical performance, understanding your strength is an essential part of the process.
At Integrative Physio, we use the VALD ForceFrame, an advanced strength assessment system trusted by elite sporting organisations, universities, and healthcare providers worldwide. It allows our physiotherapists to accurately measure muscle strength, identify imbalances, monitor rehabilitation progress, and make informed treatment decisions using objective data rather than guesswork.
By understanding exactly how your body is performing, we can create more precise rehabilitation programmes and help you return to the activities you enjoy with greater confidence.
What Is the VALD ForceFrame?
The VALD ForceFrame is an advanced isometric strength testing system designed to objectively assess muscle strength and performance.
Unlike traditional manual muscle testing, which relies on the therapist's judgement, the ForceFrame measures the exact amount of force your muscles generate during specific movements. This provides accurate, reliable, and repeatable data that can be tracked throughout your rehabilitation.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a sports injury, or looking to optimise performance, the ForceFrame helps identify weaknesses that may not be visible during a standard physical assessment.
Why Is Strength Testing Important?
Pain doesn't always reflect how well your body has recovered.
Many people feel ready to return to work, exercise, or sport before their strength has fully returned. Without objective testing, hidden muscle weaknesses and side-to-side imbalances may increase the risk of recurring injuries or delayed recovery.
Objective strength testing allows your physiotherapist to:
Measure muscle strength accurately
Detect side-to-side imbalances
Monitor rehabilitation progress over time
Guide exercise prescription
Determine readiness to return to activity or sport
Reduce the risk of re-injury
Instead of relying solely on how you feel, we can measure how your body is actually performing.
Who Can Benefit from ForceFrame Testing?
The VALD ForceFrame is suitable for a wide range of patients, from elite athletes to individuals recovering from everyday injuries.
Sports Injuries
Whether you're returning to running, football, tennis, golf, or the gym, ForceFrame helps assess whether your strength has recovered sufficiently to safely resume activity.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
After procedures such as ACL reconstruction, knee replacement, shoulder stabilisation, or hip surgery, objective strength testing helps monitor your recovery and guide rehabilitation.
Persistent Pain or Weakness
If you've noticed ongoing weakness, instability, or repeated injuries, ForceFrame testing can identify underlying muscle deficits that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Performance Optimisation
Even without an injury, athletes and active individuals can benefit from identifying muscle imbalances, tracking strength gains, and improving overall performance.
What Can ForceFrame Assess?
Depending on your condition and rehabilitation goals, the VALD ForceFrame can assess strength throughout the body.
Common assessments include:
Lower Limb
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Hip abductors
Hip adductors
Calf muscles
Upper Limb
Shoulder muscles
Rotator cuff
Elbow strength
Core and Hip Stability
Hip stabilisers
Pelvic control
Core muscle function
Each assessment provides objective measurements that help guide your rehabilitation programme.
Benefits of VALD ForceFrame Testing
✔ Objective and accurate strength measurements
✔ Identify muscle imbalances before they cause injury
✔ Monitor rehabilitation progress using measurable data
✔ Personalise your rehabilitation programme
✔ Support safer return-to-sport decisions
✔ Improve confidence during recovery
✔ Track strength improvements over time
What Happens During Your Assessment?
Your assessment begins with a comprehensive physiotherapy evaluation to understand your symptoms, injury history, activity level, and goals.
Based on your condition, your physiotherapist will guide you through a series of safe isometric strength tests using the VALD ForceFrame. The system measures the amount of force produced by specific muscle groups and compares both sides of your body to identify any deficits or asymmetries.
Once testing is complete, your physiotherapist will explain your results, discuss what they mean, and develop a personalised treatment plan based on your findings.
Future assessments can then be compared against your baseline, allowing us to objectively monitor your progress throughout rehabilitation.
Why Choose Integrative Physio?
At Integrative Physio, we believe that successful rehabilitation combines clinical expertise with objective measurement.
The VALD ForceFrame allows us to move beyond assumptions and use accurate data to guide every stage of your recovery. By measuring strength rather than estimating it, we can make better-informed treatment decisions, personalise your rehabilitation, and help you return to everyday activities or sport with greater confidence.
Whether your goal is recovering from injury, preventing future problems, or improving athletic performance, our team is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ForceFrame testing painful?
No. The assessment involves controlled isometric muscle contractions performed within your comfort level under the supervision of your physiotherapist.
Can ForceFrame diagnose injuries?
ForceFrame measures muscle strength and performance. It is an assessment tool that complements a comprehensive physiotherapy examination but does not replace medical imaging or a clinical diagnosis.
How long does the assessment take?
Most ForceFrame assessments take approximately 20–40 minutes, depending on the areas being tested and your individual condition.
Is this only for athletes?
Not at all. While many professional athletes use ForceFrame testing, it is equally valuable for anyone recovering from injury, surgery, or experiencing ongoing weakness or instability.
Can ForceFrame help determine when I'm ready to return to sport?
Yes. Objective strength testing is an important part of return-to-sport decision-making. It helps identify whether sufficient strength has been restored before returning to higher-level activities.
Learn More About the Technology
Integrative Physio uses the VALD ForceFrame, a globally recognised strength assessment system trusted by professional sports teams, healthcare providers, and research institutions around the world.
Learn more about the technology on the official VALD website.
Book Your ForceFrame Assessment
Don't leave your recovery to guesswork.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing to return to sport, or looking to better understand your physical performance, the VALD ForceFrame provides objective insights that help guide smarter rehabilitation.
Our experienced physiotherapists will assess your strength, explain your results, and create a personalised treatment plan designed to help you move with confidence.
Book your ForceFrame assessment today and take the first step towards stronger, more informed recovery.