Performance analysis (strength measurement)
New at Physio Restart: Performance analysis. We would like to expand our physiotherapy services by assessing your mobility, strength and posture using various methods so that we can treat you more precisely and also optimize your health and training design.
An intervention includes screening using Kinvent: deltas, pull and push. With the help of these three devices, we can now measure your performance, your training progress and your rehabilitation and prevention success. We will introduce you to all three in this article. In the last section, you can find out how to register and what the measurement process looks like.
Kinvent is based in France and offers various products that can make our collaboration with you as a physiotherapist even more precise, varied and successful.
1st K-Deltas Elite Force Plates
These are two measuring plates that measure your jumping ability and load distribution on your feet or hands during different positions. For example, during an upright two-legged stance, we can assess how you distribute your body weight on your feet and where on the foot you place your center of gravity (more in the front, middle or back, inside or outside?). We can do the same for the one-legged stand or with eyes closed. It is also possible to perform jumps. Jumps from the squat position, jumps from an elevation, one-legged jumps and landings and more.
By using it, we can evaluate your rehab progress: where are you currently at? What deficits can we still take into account? How close are you to returning to sport and competition? We can also screen you preventively to identify any asymmetries that you should take into account in your training.
2. k-pull
This device is attached to a belt and a fixed object (on the training area at fitness luxor). The latter makes it possible to test your maximum strength potential without us therapists having to offer resistance. Using various movements, we can assess your isometric strength, your strength ratios in a lateral comparison (for example, left and right front thigh muscle) and endurance. The K-Pull is particularly suitable for the lower extremities. As an evaluation, you receive the measured strength, but also data on the second in which you reach your peak, when you tire and how you stand in comparison to people of the same age, height and weight.
3. k-push
The lightweight and versatile K-Push is designed to meet the need for quick assessment. With its accessories, the maximum and isometric strength of almost 40 muscle groups can be measured without the need for an object. We tend to use it for the upper extremity (trunk, shoulder, arms and head).
Measurement procedure
You can make an appointment for the measurement by booking online(here). Click on: Performance analysis. We ask you to let us know in advance which test you would like to take. You can specify this in your booking or let us know separately by email or on site. We ask that you warm up thoroughly before the start of the appointment, as the measurement will include questions about your maximum strength potential. Use the endurance area on the first floor and choose a machine suitable for the muscle group being tested. Your warm-up should increase your heart rate (HR average of approx. 50-60% of your maximum heart rate). We will send you a document with further information by email in advance.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us.
More information about the devices: Homepage – Kinvent Physio.
Author:
Anneke and Oliver Penny
