Meet Vald®
Vald is a technology that aims to bring objective testing to health and sports space. It allows us to better understand your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Most importantly it lets us connect measurable improvements within Vald® to real life outcomes.
VALD® Assessment & Performance Testing
At Wellness in Motion Chislehurst, we use industry-leading VALD® technology to provide objective assessment of strength, balance, movement and performance.
Trusted by Premier League football clubs, elite athletes, hospitals and rehabilitation professionals worldwide, VALD® helps us measure exactly how your body is functioning so we can make more informed decisions about your treatment, rehabilitation and exercise programme.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to improve sporting performance, returning to sport or concerned about falls and mobility as you age, a VALD® assessment provides valuable information that cannot be obtained through observation alone.
By combining VALD® testing with expert physiotherapy assessment, we can identify weaknesses, monitor progress and create highly personalised rehabilitation programmes designed specifically for you.
Watch the short video below to learn more about VALD®
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Why Choose VALD® Testing?
Traditional physiotherapy assessments provide valuable clinical information, but VALD® adds objective measurements that can be tracked over time.
This allows us to move beyond subjective observations and understand precisely how your body is performing.
VALD® testing can help:
✅ Identify strength deficits and muscle imbalances
✅ Measure left-to-right asymmetries
✅ Assess balance and movement quality
✅ Establish an objective rehabilitation baseline
✅ Monitor recovery following injury or surgery
✅ Support safe return-to-sport decisions
✅ Track performance improvements over time
✅ Assess factors associated with falls risk and mobility
Most importantly, VALD® gives you clear evidence of progress throughout your rehabilitation journey.
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Are you unsure if physiotherapy is right for you? Take advantage of our FREE discovery sessions which help identify your issues and if we can provide help!
** Please note there is no treatment given during one of our discovery visit. These sessions are designed to evaluate your needs and ensure we can offer the help you need.
What Is Objective Testing?
Objective simply means measurable.
Rather than relying solely on how you feel or what can be seen during an assessment, VALD® captures accurate data about your strength, power, balance and movement.
This information helps your physiotherapist:
Establish a Baseline
Your first assessment creates a detailed picture of your current physical performance.
Identify Hidden Weaknesses
Many deficits are difficult to detect without specialist testing. VALD® helps us uncover issues that may contribute to pain, injury or reduced performance.
Compare Left and Right Sides
Asymmetries can increase injury risk and affect performance. Testing helps identify whether one side is compensating for the other.
Guide Rehabilitation
Your exercise programme is built around measurable findings, ensuring treatment is personalised to your needs.
Track Measurable Improvements
Repeat assessments allow us to quantify improvements and demonstrate progress over time.
VALD® does not replace clinical expertise. Instead, it provides valuable information that supports our assessment, helping us make more informed decisions about your treatment and recovery.
VALD® Testing for Athletes
Professional sports teams use VALD® technology to assess a variety of factors; strength, power, asymmetry, balance, exercise which allow us to; give feedback on athlete readiness, monitor rehabilitation and optimise performance.
At Wellness in Motion Chislehurst, we bring that same technology to athletes of all levels, from elite performers to weekend runners, golfers, cyclists and gym enthusiasts.
VALD® testing can help you:
Benchmark Your Performance
Establish a baseline profile of strength, power and balance before injury occurs.
Optimise Rehabilitation
Track recovery following injuries such as ACL tears, hamstring strains, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains and muscle injuries.
Reduce Injury Risk
Identify asymmetries and performance deficits before they become a problem.
Improve Sports Performance
Understand which physical qualities are limiting your performance and target them more effectively.
Make Better Return-to-Sport Decisions
Feeling better does not always mean your body is ready for sport. VALD® testing helps determine whether strength, power and function have returned to appropriate levels.
For athletes, objective testing can provide reassurance that rehabilitation is genuinely progressing, rather than simply guessing based on timelines alone.
VALD® Testing for Falls Prevention
Strength & Balance Assessment for Older Adults
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, loss of independence and hospital admission in older adults.
Strength, balance and mobility often decline gradually over time, making it difficult to recognise problems until confidence and independence begin to suffer.
VALD® testing helps us objectively assess:
- Lower limb strength
- Balance and stability
- Sit-to-stand performance
- Weight distribution between legs
- Functional movement capacity
- Mobility limitations
This information allows us to design a targeted exercise programme focused on the factors most relevant to you.
A personalised falls prevention programme may help improve confidence, mobility and independence while addressing known risk factors associated with falls.
Benefits of VALD® Falls Assessments
✅ Understand your current level of strength and balance
✅ Identify physical factors contributing to instability
✅ Monitor progress over time
✅ Track objective improvements
✅ Build confidence through measurable success
✅ Create a targeted exercise programme tailored to your needs
Research has shown that appropriately prescribed exercise programmes can significantly reduce falls risk in community-dwelling older adults.
Is a VALD® Assessment Right for You?
A VALD® assessment may be suitable if you:
- Have suffered a recent sports injury
- Are returning to sport after rehabilitation
- Want to improve athletic performance
- Have ongoing pain or recurring injuries
- Feel weaker on one side of your body
- Have concerns about balance or mobility
- Have experienced falls or near falls
Want objective measurements of your physical function
Speak to a Physiotherapist
Not sure whether VALD® testing is right for you?
Our team would be happy to answer your questions and explain how a VALD® assessment could support your rehabilitation, performance or falls prevention goals.
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If you’d like to visit the clinic, meet our team and discuss your situation before booking treatment, take advantage of our FREE Discovery Visit.