Performance Testing & Movement Assessment in Bristol
Objective data. Clear insight. Training and rehabilitation built on what your body actually does — not what it looks like it does.
What Is Performance Testing & Movement Assessment?
Most people don't know exactly what's limiting them. They have a sense that something isn't right — a recurring injury, a strength imbalance, a movement pattern that keeps causing problems — but without objective data, it's difficult to know where to focus
Performance testing and movement assessment at ADAPT. PERFORM. uses force plate technology, dynamometry, and structured movement screening to give you a clear picture of where you are, what's holding you back, and what needs to change. Whether you're in the middle of rehabilitation, preparing for a return to sport, or simply want to understand your body better — testing gives you the information to move forward with confidence.
What Testing Includes
Testing is tailored to your goals and context. A typical session may include some or all of the following:
Force Plate Testing — VALD ForceDecks
Using VALD ForceDecks — the same technology used by professional sports clubs and national sporting bodies — I can measure ground reaction forces, jump mechanics, limb symmetry, and force production capacity with clinical precision.
Force plate data is used to assess:
Limb symmetry index — identifying side-to-side strength differences
Countermovement jump and drop jump performance
Single-leg force production and loading strategy
Rate of force development
Return-to-sport readiness following ACL reconstruction or lower limb injury
Strength Testing — Dynamometry
Handheld and fixed dynamometry allows precise measurement of muscle strength across key joints and movement patterns. This identifies strength deficits that aren't always visible during standard assessment and provides a reliable baseline for tracking progress over time.
Strength testing may include:
Quadriceps and hamstring strength assessment
Hip and glute strength profiling
Calf and ankle plantar flexion capacity
Upper limb and shoulder strength assessment where relevant
Movement Screening & Analysis
Movement screening assesses how you load, stabilise, and control your body through functional tasks. I look at movement quality, joint mechanics, and loading strategy — identifying patterns that may contribute to injury risk or limit performance.
This may include:
Single-leg squat and landing mechanics
Hip and lower limb control under load
Overhead movement quality for overhead athletes
Running-related movement screening and gait assessment
Sport-specific movement tasks where appropriate
Load Tolerance & Capacity Assessment
Understanding how well your tissues tolerate load — and where the gaps are — is central to building a rehabilitation or performance programme that actually works. Capacity testing identifies the point at which training needs to be pitched to drive adaptation without overload.
Who Performance Testing Is For
Testing is suitable for a wide range of individuals and contexts:
Athletes post-ACL reconstruction — objective return-to-sport criteria using limb symmetry and force production data
Runners returning from injury — strength profiling, movement screening, and running-related capacity assessment
Tendon pain and persistent lower limb injuries — load tolerance testing to guide rehabilitation progression
Strength and gym athletes — asymmetry identification, movement quality assessment, and programme optimisation
Team sport athletes — pre-season screening, injury risk profiling, and return-to-play assessment
Anyone wanting a clear baseline — understanding your physical capacity before starting a training or rehabilitation programme
Testing can be a standalone session or integrated within a physiotherapy or strength and conditioning pathway.
Performance Testing Session
75 minutes — £110
Includes:
VALD ForceDecks force plate assessment
Strength testing with dynamometry
Movement screening and analysis
Full results interpretation
Clear recommendations for training or rehabilitation
Performance Testing + Strength & Conditioning Programme
75 minutes — £160
Includes everything in the testing session, plus:
A fully individualised strength and conditioning programme based on your results
Exercise prescription tailored to your goals, sport, and current capacity
Clear progression framework to guide your training
Team & Group Testing
I offer movement screening and performance testing for teams and clubs looking to establish baseline data, identify injury risk, or assess return-to-sport readiness across a squad.
Contact me to discuss your requirements and pricing for group sessions.
Based in St Paul's, Bristol BS2
My clinic is based in St Paul's, Bristol BS2 — with easy access by foot, bike, and public transport from across the city, including Montpelier, Stokes Croft, Clifton, Redland, Cotham, and Easton.
If you want objective data to guide your rehabilitation or training, book a performance testing session and leave with a clear picture of where you are and what to do next.