A trained eye is good. A number is better.
Most movement assessments come down to a therapist watching you move and forming a judgment. That judgment matters, and we still make it. But it is subjective, and the eye cannot see a small side-to-side difference in force, or a delay in how quickly you build it. Testing can. Force plates and dynamometers record what your body actually does when it pushes, lands, jumps and holds still.
A testing session at our Cottonwood Heights clinic is not treatment. It is information. You come in, you get measured, and you leave with data that makes the next decision an easy one. Dr. Jessica Bauerkemper, PT, DPT, AIB Cert-VR, guides VALD testing here.
One session, three parts.
Consultation
We start with your goals and your history, and what is currently getting in the way. Then we walk you through exactly what the testing involves, so nothing in the session is a surprise.
Testing
Movement screening, strength and power assessment, balance and stability testing, and sport-specific movement analysis. You push, jump, land and hold. The plates and dynamometers record what happens.
Results and Plan
We go through the numbers with you, explain what each one means for your training or your rehab, and set specific measurable goals to retest against. You leave with an action plan, not a printout.
Schedule Your Appointment
No referral needed. Utah has direct access to physical therapy. Most insurances accepted.
Tell us what you are training for or working back from, and we will tell you whether testing is the right next step.
You’re all set.
We’ll reach out within one business day to confirm your appointment. If you need to speak with us sooner, call us directly.