Performance Testing and Movement Diagnostics

Performance testing and movement diagnostics at Physio Theory provide objective insight into how your body moves, loads, and compensates. Rather than relying solely on visual assessment or subjective strength testing, we use measurable data to identify deficits that influence pain, injury risk, and performance.

This approach allows rehabilitation and performance decisions to be guided by evidence, supporting safer progression and more consistent outcomes.

Performance testing may be used to assess
Strength and power output
Left to right asymmetries
Balance and postural control
Force absorption and landing strategy
Movement efficiency and control
Consistency and fatigue response

These findings often reveal limitations that are not visible during standard clinical assessment but play a significant role in persistent symptoms or reduced performance.

Performance testing and movement diagnostics are used across a range of rehabilitation and performance settings, including
Injury rehabilitation
Return to sport planning
Sport and golf performance
Running and endurance training
Post surgical recovery
Concussion and vestibular care

Testing is always selected based on your presentation, goals, and stage of recovery.

Force plate testing is the primary performance testing tool used at Physio Theory. Force plates measure how your body interacts with the ground during standing, squatting, jumping, balancing, and sport specific movements.

This data allows us to objectively measure
Force production
Force absorption
Balance and stability
Side to side differences
Movement strategy under load

Force plate testing provides a clear baseline and allows progress to be measured over time.

Performance testing is fully integrated into physiotherapy care at Physio Theory. Results are used to guide individualized treatment plans, exercise selection, and progression. Re testing is performed when appropriate to ensure objective improvement and readiness to advance activity.

This approach supports
Clear tracking of progress
Reduced reinjury risk
Confidence in return to activity decisions
Better long term outcomes

Performance testing and movement diagnostics are appropriate for
Athletes and active individuals
Clients with persistent or recurring injuries
Individuals returning to sport or activity
Golfers and runners seeking performance insight
Post surgical clients
Anyone wanting objective data to guide rehabilitation

Performance testing and movement diagnostics are offered as part of physiotherapy and performance based assessments at Physio Theory. All testing is interpreted by a registered physiotherapist and tailored to your goals.

Book an assessment to determine whether performance testing is appropriate for you.