Return to Play Testing at The Movement Physio
When I was rehabbing from my ACL reconstruction around 10 years ago my return to play testing consisted off a single hop for distance and a triple leg hop for distance. I could hop the same distance on both legs and I was told I'm ready to go back to training.
Now although I use both these tests, we need to do a lot more to fully assess whether someone is ready to return to sport.
Luckily I was training to be a physio at the time and knew I needed to do more to fully test out my knee.
But the scary thing is, 10 years on and this sort of testing is still being done today. I have had countless athletes who have been told they can progress back to running or sport without doing any physical output testing!
5 seconds after this picture was taken I tore my ACL
Now we can never predict re-injury, nor can we completely eradicate the risk of re-injury.
But we can do everything in our power to reduce those risks as much as possible.
With a mixture of a movement assessment and physical performance testing we can give you a full and detailed report in how your knee is functioning. This gives you vital information with regards to how your rehab is going and whether you need to concentrate on certain physical qualities to help get you back to sport.
We want to give you the confidence to know you have done everything in your power to rehab your knee.
What will happen during the testing session?
📝 In-depth Injury and Rehab History Review:
We'll delve into your injury and rehab journey. Understanding any lingering issues or past rehab strategies is crucial as it informs our testing approach.
🏃♂️Movement Assessment:
Every individual is unique, so is their movement pattern. Whether you're a rugby player or a tennis enthusiast, our assessment caters specifically to you. We analyse how well your knee functions and your overall movement capabilities.
🏋️♂️Physical Performance Testing:
Utilising advanced technology like VALD force plates and dynamometers, we delve deeper into your stability, strength, neuromuscular performance, and movement strategies. This isn't just for elite athletes—it's for anyone serious about returning to sports safely.
📊 Profile Report & Recommendations:
You will receive a report which will give you an insight into your readiness to return to the field, court, or track. We'll provide exercise recommendations, training insights, and a plan to ensure you're fully prepared for your comeback!
£149.99
Use code ACL24 at checkout
Early access price - £99.99
Check out what others are saying
Hannah
It has now been over 2 years since I ruptured my ACL playing netball. After seeing numerous physios (both through the NHS and privately) I only saw short term improvements as whenever I began to participate in high impact exercise my knee would start to hurt again.
After seeing Will, he explained why this pain is occurring and provided me with a personalised plan that was easy and enjoyable to follow. Now I can enjoy high impact exercise without any pain, my knee feels stronger than ever and I look forward to playing netball competitively again.
Ben
After
Want to have the confidence to get back to sport?
✅ Complete your return to play testing using state of the art VALD Force Plates and dynamometer to assess strength, power and jump/hop performance.
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✅ Gain the confidence in your knee - know that you have left no stone unturned when it comes to your rehab.
✅ Receive a rehab plan with fully detailed video tutorials for exercises that you need to complete based off your testing.
✅ Receive a full report of your performance
£149.99
Use code ACL24 at checkout
Early access price - £99.99
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