Unlocking Athletic Performance:

How Recharge Physical Therapy Uses VALD ForceDecks to Take Training and Recovery to the Next Level

In modern sports, every advantage counts. Whether you’re a high school athlete chasing a scholarship, a weekend warrior returning from an injury, or a competitive player fine-tuning your performance, small improvements can make a big difference. At Recharge Physical Therapy, we believe that those improvements start with measurable, objective data — and that’s where VALD ForceDecks come in.

We’re proud to bring this cutting-edge technology, trusted by professional teams and elite sports organizations around the world, directly to our athletes and patients/clients here at Recharge. The goal is simple: take the guesswork out of recovery, training, and performance.

What Are VALD ForceDecks?

The VALD ForceDecks system is a pair of highly sensitive force plates that measure how your body applies force to the ground. They capture data during simple yet powerful tests — like countermovement jumps, squats, or balance holds — and translate it into detailed insights about your power, balance, stability, and asymmetries between limbs.

In other words, ForceDecks allow us to see what’s really happening below the surface of movement. Instead of relying on “how something feels,” we can quantify exactly how much force each leg produces, how evenly weight is distributed, and how efficiently the body generates power.

This information helps us design more targeted, effective rehab and performance programs — whether you’re coming off an ACL surgery, aiming to jump higher on the court, run faster on the field, or skate faster on the ice.

Why Data Matters in Rehab and Performance

Traditional rehab has always involved progress tracking — range of motion, pain levels, strength testing — but ForceDecks take it to another level. With high-speed, real-time feedback, we can identify even the smallest imbalances or compensations that might not be visible to the eye.

For example:

• Power output: How much explosive force each leg can produce in a jump test.

• Rate of force development: How quickly that force is generated — a key metric for sprinting and agility.

• Asymmetry: The difference between your right and left side, often a critical factor in injury risk.

• Landing mechanics: How your body absorbs impact — vital for athletes returning to sport.

  
  

This data gives both our clinicians and our athletes/patients confidence that recovery is moving in the right direction. More importantly, it ensures you’re actually ready for the demands of your sport or activity — not just symptom-free.

As our team likes to say:

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure. ForceDecks let us measure everything that matters.”

How Recharge Physical Therapy Uses ForceDecks

At Recharge, ForceDecks aren’t just a cool gadget — they’re integrated into our assessment, treatment, and performance progression for athletes/patients of all levels.

1. Baseline Testing

Before an injury ever happens, we can establish an athlete’s baseline metrics — jump height, power symmetry, stability, and more. That baseline becomes invaluable after an injury, because it gives us a personalized standard to work toward during rehab.

2. Post-Injury Assessment

After an injury or surgery, ForceDecks help us pinpoint specific deficits. Maybe your injured leg produces 20% less force than the other. That tells us exactly where to focus your strengthening and mobility work.

As progress continues, we can retest and watch those asymmetries narrow — a visual, data-backed confirmation that your body is regaining balance and strength.

3. Return-to-Play Decisions

When it’s time to get back on the field or court, the decision shouldn’t rely solely on how you feel. ForceDecks testing ensures your limbs are functioning at near-equal strength and speed, dramatically reducing the risk of re-injury.

4. Performance Optimization

Even if you’re not injured, ForceDecks can help fine-tune your training. We use it to identify weak points in your power curve or landing control and then tailor strength and conditioning drills to correct them. Over time, those small improvements translate to faster sprints, higher jumps, and more resilient performance.

Real Results: Data-Driven Progress

One of the most rewarding parts of using VALD technology is watching the data tell a story of recovery and growth.

A great example: a collegiate soccer player recovering from ACL surgery began her rehab with a 20% asymmetry between her injured and non-injured leg. Through structured strength work and periodic ForceDecks testing, that gap dropped to under 3% before she was cleared for return to play — a level considered functionally symmetrical.

That kind of precision doesn’t just accelerate recovery; it builds confidence. When athletes see the numbers improve, they trust their body again — and that mindset is just as important as the physical healing.

Why Athletes Choose Recharge Physical Therapy

At Recharge, our approach blends hands-on clinical expertise with modern performance technology. ForceDecks are just one part of our commitment to data-driven care, but they represent what we stand for as a clinic: precision, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

When athletes/patients walk through our doors, they know they’re not just getting a standard rehab program — they’re getting a personalized performance blueprint backed by real science.

Our physical therapists don’t just treat pain; we analyze movement, strength, and coordination to uncover the root cause and guide you to a higher level of performance than before your injury.

Ready to See Your Data?

Whether you’re an athlete returning from injury, a coach seeking objective data for your team, or someone simply looking to move better, VALD ForceDecks testing at Recharge Physical Therapy gives you the information you need to perform at your best.

Schedule a ForceDecks Performance Assessment today and discover how your power, balance, and stability measure up — and how we can help you improve them.

💪 Recharge Physical Therapy

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