Sam James

Huge update here for @TeleHab_io. Many would've seen that Teleconferencing has been in beta for a couple of weeks, but if not, click the link below to sign up and give it a try. I don't know of any other platform offering anywhere near this level of functionality for free.

The shoulder complex is exactly that: complex. Co-authored by @benashworth and @JoClubbSportSci, the Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders will equip you to optimize your shoulder assessment and treatment strategies across rehab and performance. bit.ly/3Aj1ukl

We've introduced 7 new isometric test types in the latest ForceDecks update, plus enhanced rep detection accuracy for all your isometric tests. Learn more on the VALD Knowledge Base and try out the new tests with your athletes today: bit.ly/4ezbAfI

Speed: simple to grasp, difficult to master. Introducing our Practitioner's Guide to Speed Testing - a comprehensive resource for better understanding, assessing and improving the many dimensions of speed. ⚡ Download your FREE eBook here: bit.ly/4bYc8u7

For some of the world's biggest leagues, football preseason is about to kick off. Check out our Practitioner's Guide to Preseason by guest author @JoClubbSportSci, covering common questions and challenges practitioners face in the preseason period. 🔗bit.ly/3V6K3tC

Findings in recent research from @TylerCollings3, @MBourne5, @YuriLimaPT and @benji_dutaillis highlight ForceDecks’ excellent concurrent validity and test-retest reliability. Follow the link to read the full article and explore the results. bit.ly/4aTNdXy

Over the past year, I've been collaborating with @VALDPerformance to bring you our athlete testing series on YouTube. Let's take a look at the videos so far and once you've been through them, let me know what topics you'd like to see covered in the next round?

Are you a busy clinician using ForceDecks for patient assessments? Speed up your test batteries and optimize your time with patients by using ForceDecks' Auto-Detect. Here's a quick introduction to this helpful feature from Physical Therapist, Sasha Birge.

NordBord iOS app update: 🔸New knee position selector 🔸View previous session results before testing 🔸See historical data during live tests, including changes over time 🔸Torque results displayed alongside force results 🔸And more... Full release notes: bit.ly/4cwiiCz

Learn how investment in objective measurement technology resulted in increased patient buy-in, optimised services and overall business growth for podiatry, orthotics and MSK healthcare provider, Elite Foot Care: bit.ly/4aAPTto

New eBook: Practitioner's Guide to Force Plates. We created this FREE guide for clinical practitioners, which has a range of helpful information for performance practitioners as well, including case studies, rehab insights, implementation ideas and more. bit.ly/3I3FaeI

VALD tech is perfect for athlete testing combines, but organizing these events can be challenging. Key considerations can be easily overlooked, possibly impacting the event's success. We've got you sorted with this checklist for your next testing event! bit.ly/4bCDbLU

We know force plates can be daunting. That's why we've created the Practitioner's Guide to Force Plates. This guide will help answer questions, dispel some misconceptions and give you the confidence to start your force plate journey. Download for FREE: bit.ly/3SDTQpF

SmartSpeed: the world's smartest timing gate system. Explore the range: bit.ly/3uwwGcN

Lite… Plus… MAX. Introducing DynaMo Max, the newest addition to the DynaMo range. With big specs for big tests, DynaMo Max is engineered for the strongest individuals and the most demanding environments. Preorders commence early 2024. Stay tuned.

The latest ForceFrame iOS app update brings your athletes' historical, longitudinal data to the fore - available now. Reference previous results before starting a test, see real-time results compared with historical data during tests, and immediately review progress afterwards.

With so much being measured and calculated in a single movement, the elements of a Countermovement Jump (CMJ) analysis can be difficult to understand. So, what are the key phases in the CMJ force trace to look out for? Learn more on the Knowledge Base: ow.ly/NrHa50QefQt

Jump Integration, stage three of five in the Plyometric Continuum, puts the first two pieces of the puzzle together by combining eccentric absorption and concentric development. This can be assessed by performing a countermovement jump (CMJ) on ForceDecks.

@ActivateGlutes @carmenbott @carmenbott RSI-mod is calculated automatically in ForceDecks from a CMJ test. Here’s our CMJ protocol: support.vald.com/hc/en-au/artic… Hope that helps. Let me know if that doesn’t answer your question though.

@carmenbott @SamJames_49 can help

We made test batteries to speed up your DynaMo testing. Now we’ve updated them to make your testing more convenient. Now you can: 🔸 Update the name of your test battery 🔸 Remove or add individual tests 🔸 Change the order of tests 🔸 Skip a test or limb

We want you to spend less time collecting data and more time with your athletes. That’s why we have developed the new Test Batteries feature. Save your favourite battery of tests in the DynaMo app, run through each test, and see all the results... in just one tap.