HUMAN

MEASUREMENT
TECHNOLOGIES
Helping allied health professionals to get the
right information, for the right decision, at
the right time.

An end-to-end experience
VALD Health systems cater to every step of your
client’s journey, including:
• Initial musculoskeletal assessment.
• In-clinic treatment and exercise.
• At home exercise prescription.
• Reassessment and review.
Every step is recorded and analysed in real-time,
then communicated back to you and your client
with live data visualisation and reports; making
for a seamless experience for the client and
faster, easier decision-making for you.
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About VALD Health
VALD Health provides technologies that support
health professionals to make better decisions.
Leveraging the expertise of an international,
multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers,
exercise scientists, software developers,
engineers and designers, VALD Health’s focus
is on improving client outcomes and clinic
efficiency.
VALD Health’s interconnected, complementary
human measurement systems include:
• ForceDecks Dual Force Plate System...............4
• ForceFrame Strength Testing System.............10
• HumanTrak Movement Analysis System........16
• NordBord Hamstring Testing System.............20
• AirBands Wireless BFR Cuffs...........................24
• TeleHab Exercise Prescription App.................26
Streamline data and reporting
Fast, intuitive data collection
Our systems make complex human
measurement data collection efficient, simple
and accessible for everyday use by practitioners.
Real-time, actionable data
Our systems combine clinical research and auto-
detection algorithms to capture and display data
in real-time, making it immediately actionable.
Data-driven decision making
By combining efficient data collection and
actionable insights, our systems help practitioners
to optimise client outcomes and to streamline
their practices.
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We make technologies
that facilitate better
client outcomes and
more efficient practices.
A more successful,
profitable practice
Partnering with VALD Health provides an
opportunity to grow your practice, gain a
competitive edge and reduce the workload
involved in communicating results and
progress to clients and other healthcare
professionals, allowing you to focus on what
you do best.
VALD Health systems are easy-to-use and
designed to get you up and running quickly and
with confidence. All systems and products are
accompanied by comprehensive onboarding,
dedicated support and ongoing education in
each region globally.
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Attract clients
Stand out from your competitors by
providing your clients with innovative
technology previously limited to elite
sporting teams, universities and
defence departments.
Retain clients with
improved outcomes
Clients often stop their treatments
at the point of being pain-free, even
though their rehab isn’t incomplete.
VALD Health systems provide engaging
feedback and reporting tools, leading
to increased buy-in and retention.
Flexible payment plans
to suit your practice
Pay weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly,
whichever best suits your cash flow
and budget.
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 Fast and accurate
analysis of strength
and imbalance
Previously force plates were limited to
laboratories and elite sporting teams. Now
ForceDecks’ lightweight, portable, affordable
force plates can provide you with objective data
on strength and imbalance.

Whether your clinic treats musculoskeletal,

neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric or sports
conditions, ForceDecks allow you to monitor
rehabilitation progress, injury risk, collect
baseline data and improve outcomes.

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 Jump, land, squat, push, pull... and more

ForceDecks automatically detect and

analyse 15+ common force plate tests
Traditionally, force plate software was only capable of collecting and displaying raw data, along with
summary metrics. With ForceDecks software, there is no need for a lab technician or complex excel
tables. You can instantly see, interpret and communicate progress instantly.

Jumps Isometrics
Countermovement jump* Shoulder I-Y-T
Loaded countermovement jump* Custom isometric test
Squat jump* Isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP)
Loaded squat jump* Isometric squat
Drop jump* Posterior Chain Isometric Assessments
Single-leg drop jump* Supine 90/90, Supine 0/30, Standing 70/30
Single-leg jump*
Land-and-hold* Squats
Repeated hop test* Never before possible, ForceDecks can
Hop-and-return* analyse weighted or unweighted squats
and provide rep-by-rep, real-time results.
Single-leg-land-and-hold*
Abalakov jump ... and more

*Automatic detection

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HARDWARE

ForceDecks hardware is available

in three models: FDMini, FDLite
and FDMax. Size 11 foot (US)

ForceDecks size comparison

FDMini
Affordable, portable
and compact

Ideal for quick in-clinic assessments such as

balance and squat assessment. The FDMini fits in
a small carry case for quick set-up and pack-away
whether it’s used in-clinic or for home consults.

Surface area per plate Capacity per plate

22.5 x 40 cm (9 x 16 in) 1,000 kg (2,200 lb)

Weight per plate Sampling rate

5 kg (11 lb) 1,000 Hz

Surround Optional accessory

High-density foam Hard travel case

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FDLite
The best of both worlds

With a larger surface area and higher capacity,

the FDLite force plates are great for return-to-
play athletes and jump tests.

Surface area per plate Capacity per plate

30 x 48.5 cm (12 x 19 in) 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)

Weight per plate Sampling rate

9 kg (20 lb) 1,000 Hz

Surround Optional accessory

High-density foam Hard travel case

FDMax
Our flagship force plates

With the largest surface area, FDMax plates

are ideal for dynamic and ballistic movements
and can be installed into a gym or dedicated
performance room.

Surface area per plate Capacity per plate Weight per plate Sampling rate
35 x 70 cm (14 x 28 in) 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) 20 kg (45 lb) 1,000 Hz

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SOFTWARE

Monitor clients over time

Use longitudinal data to track client progress and

set milestones, helping them reach their goals -
whether that be achieving pain-free movement,
performance improvement, return-to-work or
simply day-to-day activities.

Track longitudinal data over time

Instant results
and comparison

After a test, view easy-to-interpret results

and customise your dashboard to guide
decision making and intervene early.

•S
 ee deficits in concentric, eccentric
and landing phases and tailor exercise
programs accordingly.

•V
 iew asymmetry to guide decisions
between unilateral vs bilateral exercises.

Simple, actionable results dashboard

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 Real-time, rep-by-rep results

Gather real-time feedback Third-party uniaxial and

on isometric, dynamic and triaxial plate support
ballistic movements
ForceDecks software is also compatible with

Complete an upper or lower body assessment a range of third-party uniaxial and triaxial force

in less than a minute with ForceDecks’ auto- plates including hardware from Pasco, Kistler,

detection and auto-analysis. View results AMTI, FitTech and Bertec.

from multiple different movements in quick

succession, speeding up the test process and
displaying immediate results for strength and
imbalance comparison.

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 The most versatile
strength testing and
training system
Combining advanced sensors with real-
time results and analytics, the ForceFrame
(patent pending) is the most adaptable and
accurate system for testing muscle strength
and imbalance, as well as for prescribing
and performing isometric training.

Use the ForceFrame to:

• Perform quick assessments.

• Track progress.

• Perform targeted isometric training.

• Make decisions based on objective data.

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Test isometric strength in 35+ positions.
Train isometric strength in 130+ exercises.
With its adjustable frame system and fully rotational crossbar, the
ForceFrame can be quickly and easily adjusted to test isometric strength in
upper and lower body positions - including hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and neck
muscle groups, as well as custom tests if you feel like getting creative.

Hip Neck
Adduction Lateral flexion
Abduction Flexion
Flexion Extension
Extension
Internal rotation Ankle
External rotation Inversion
Eversion
Knee
Flexion Shoulder
Extension Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Internal rotation
External rotation

... and more

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HARDWARE

Adjustable outer sensors

The outer sensors laterally adjust to a variety
of widths and can be rotated to 90° to support
further positions.

Detachable head unit

When you’re constantly on the move, your
equipment needs to be able to travel with you.
Featuring a portable head unit which unclips
and fits in a backpack, the ForceFrame allows
quick, easy and comparable testing, regardless
of whether you’re in the clinic or on the road.

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Adjust height
accurately
The crossbar height can be
quickly and easily adjusted
to suit the test or exercise.

Fully rotational crossbar

The ForceFrame’s crossbar can be rotated
and locked in 15° increments for quick,
accurate transitions between protocols.

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SOFTWARE

Real-time biofeedback

The ForceFrame app makes data collection easy.

Connect the ForceFrame to your PC with USB or
iOS device via Bluetooth to see results in real-
time so you can provide immediate feedback to
clients, as well as longitudinal comparisons.

The app allows you to review max and

average strength, compare strength ratios and
imbalances in real-time.

Live graphing of the force trace

shows strength in newtons

Centralised, secure
cloud storage platform

Once a test or training session is complete,

results are uploaded to VALD Hub. This
allows you to review individual tests and
compare results over time.

Automatically-generated reports

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 Prescribe isometric
training programs
Harness your testing baselines to build and
prescribe isometric training programs from
VALD Hub.

Use a comprehensive training library of over 130

isometric exercises to build personalised programs.
Once the program is complete, it is pushed to the
ForceFrame app and is accessible for clients to
use in self-guided training.

Program builder in VALD Hub

Train clients independently

The ForceFrame app is easy and simple
for clients to use, without the need of
practitioner supervision. Clients receive a
step-by-step video guide on how to complete
training exercises and are shown clear
strength targets that are based on a % goal
of their previous voluntary max contraction.

Client’s view in training mode

Get it on
Windows

ForceFrame app for iOS. ForceFrame app for Windows.

Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Connect via USB.

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 3D motion capture
and biomechanical
analysis
Use objective data to help your clients return to
work, play and life faster and stronger with the
HumanTrak Movement Analysis System.

Founded on clinical research and validated

externally, HumanTrak leverages a 3D motion
tracking system to accurately assess movement
quality, balance and stability.

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Assess movement quality, range of motion and
stability in over 20 common tests and exercises

Lower-body dynamic
Single-leg squat
Squat
Drop jump
Overhead squat

Cervical spine
Lateral flexion ROM
0.3°
Flexion/extension ROM
87.6°
Shoulder
Abduction/adduction ROM
0.5°
Flexion/extension ROM
Internal/external rotation ROM

Stability
Single-leg posture
Tandem stand
Single-leg stand
Standing posture
Semi-tandem stand
30-second sit-to-stand

... and more

Comprehensive report in one click

Automated and printable reporting assists in
tracking progress and demonstrating outcomes
to your client, while allowing them to engage
with their data between appointments.

The report includes photo snapshots from key

points and results from each test. With one click
you can print or send the report to the client and
to other healthcare professionals.

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HARDWARE

Client completing upper-body assessment

The Kit 3D infrared camera Camera tripod

Custom laptop

Measure what the eye Detailed analysis of your client’s movement

happens in real-time, making it possible to
can’t see assess their movement immediately and tailor
treatment and recovery programs with clear,
measurable objectives in mind.

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SOFTWARE
SwayTrak
SwayTrak reports Centre of Mass movement in the
anteroposterior and mediolateral directions during
balance assessments. Overall sway is quantified
with balance data, which can be used for baseline
testing and tracking changes over time.
AutoTrainer
AutoTrainer guides the client through each exercise
in the program, without the intervention of the
practitioner. The best part? The client can complete
the program on their own, leaving you free to treat
your next client.
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Functional assessments
HumanTrak features a wide variety of movement
assessments, including upper and lower body
range of motion and dynamic movements. In
addition, each assessment provides more in-depth
metrics and greater insights to compensatory
movement used when completing the movements.
Real-time overlay
Both practitioner and client can see the joint range
of motion metrics displayed in real-time.
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 The king of
hamstring testing
The NordBord (patented) is a fast, easy, accurate
and reliable system for monitoring hamstring
strength and imbalance.

Combining advanced sensors, real-time data

visualisation and cloud analytics, the NordBord
is a comprehensive system for accurately
quantifying and monitoring a client’s hamstring
strength and imbalance.

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Test and train isometric and
eccentric hamstring strength
With its simple, easy-to-use design, the NordBord The NordBord can be used to assess and train
can be used to quickly measure hamstring exercises such as:
strength and imbalance in a range of positions
Eccentric Isometric
and exercises.
Nordic Prone
Razor 60º hip flexion
90º hip flexion

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HARDWARE

Foldaway universal joint

Pivoting 360º joint Allows quick attachment and
Ensures hooks remain perpendicular with detachment, while protecting
the lower leg, improving sensor accuracy. sensors from damage.

Built for comfort Quick, repeatable setup

The NordBord’s knee pad is constructed Record your client’s knee position in the
with soft and durable foam, ensuring NordBord app to speed up setup for
comfort for your clients. future tests, and to enable calculation of
torque and force.

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SOFTWARE

Real-time biofeedback

The NordBord app makes data collection easy.

See results in real-time so you can provide
immediate feedback to clients, as well as
comparisons with past sessions.

The live force trace shows hamstring strength in

newtons for left and right leg, and the maximum
strength for each repetition. Average strength
across all repetitions is also highlighted for
quick review.

Real-time biofeedback

Centralised, secure
cloud storage platform

Once a test is complete, all test results are

immediately uploaded to VALD Hub. This allows
you to review individual tests and compare results
to baseline or pre-injury metrics.

Results in VALD Hub

Get it on
Windows

NordBord app for Windows. NordBord app for iOS.

Connect via USB. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth.

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Next generation
BFR training
AirBands (patent pending), are the world’s first
wireless, automated training cuffs.
No need for
AirBands leverages the benefits of blood flow
heavy weights
restriction (BFR), a safe and effective method to
When combined with evidence-led training programs,
reduce the time and intensity required to build
BFR can provide a multitude of groundbreaking
muscle and increase strength.
physiological benefits, including:
As the world’s first Bluetooth-controlled, wireless • Increased muscular adaptions.
BFR cuffs, AirBands can help streamline the
• Advances in aerobic capacity.
process of using BFR in the clinic and at home.

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HARDWARE
Build muscle and increase
strength without mechanical load

The AirBands cuff

The AirBands cuff features a velcro loop system,
for superior comfort and durability. Built from
sweat-resistant fabric cloth, lined over a custom-
built, medical-grade air bladder.

Arm cuff: 25cm – 45cm/ 10” – 18”.

Leg cuff: 45cm – 65cm / 18”–26”.

The AirBands module

AirBands feature a rechargeable battery, sensor,
valve, pneumatic pump, air bladder and a Bluetooth
module that connects to your smart device.

SOFTWARE

Take the guesswork

out of calibration

The AirBands app

• Wireless pairing.

• Automatic inflation/deflation.

• Individualised pressure calibration.

iOS Devices
Available from the App Store

Android Devices
Available on Google Play

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Get TeleHab for free at
https://app.telehab.io/sign-up
HUMAN MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES | TELEHAB
A seamless rehab
experience
Rehabilitation often starts with positive
expectations and intentions, but we all know that
compliance rates are low once your client steps
outside the clinic. With TeleHab, you can support
your clients in the clinic and at home for a more
successful rehabilitation experience.
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How TeleHab works

1 2 3

Build an exercise program Client follows exercise Review uploaded session

from drag-and-drop video library program at-home and records and follow-up with
and assign to the client their session for review teleconferencing consult

Library of 4,500+ exercises (and counting) Simple drag-and-drop program builder

Clinically-reviewed video categories include
range of motion, strength and conditioning,
pilates, yoga, hand therapy and more.
Something missing? Let us know and we’ll
film it and add it for you.
Teleconferencing for remote consults
Video conference call your client from
anywhere to maintain a personal touch,
remotely.
No more slow, clunky exercise libraries to
struggle through. Just search, drag and drop
into your tailored program.
Video recording and uploading
Choose whether your clients are able to record
their sessions. If they do, you’ll see videos of
each of their exercises uploaded and waiting for
you to review after their session is complete.

Client app for step-by-

step guidance. Follow
up with video consult
Fast, intuitive and easy to use, the TeleHab
app walks your clients through their exercises,
giving them refreshers and allowing them to
upload videos for your review.

Assign programs instantly

Assign an exercise program to your client and
it appears in their TeleHab app immediately.

Easy-to-use interface
The TeleHab app is designed for a broad range
of clients, allowing them to quickly and easily
start exercising.

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Tips for successful implementation
of new technology
When implementing new technology in your practice, it’s essential to do your research
and create a plan to ensure you get the most out of your investment.

VALD Health is committed to aligning with your business needs and providing ongoing
support. Our team have experience in helping organisations from private practices to
multi-site hospitals implement their technology. We’re always here to help.

Key Considerations

Time Fit
• H
 ow long will it take you to implement • H
 ow do you intend to use the product?
the technology and how long will it take • D
 oes the product have the features
to include in your consults? required to achieve this?
• Is it sustainable to incorporate into your • A
 re there other products available which
standard consults? will achieve the same outcome and what

There is no doubt you will need to invest are the pros and cons of each?

initial time into setting up your new

Space
technology and learning how to use it.
• W
 here will you install the equipment?
Once you have decided on the tests
and metrics, it’s easy to complete an • W
 ill you have a dedicated assessment
assessment in a few minutes. room or do you need portable equipment?

For example, if you have a client with VALD Health equipment has a variety of
a knee replacement, you could run options for portability and installation.
tests at three months, six months and Our staff are happy to provide examples
nine months. The tests would typically of how other successful clinics are
progress from weight-bearing symmetry implementing our tech.
to isometric tests, to squat assessments,
over time. As the software automatically
detects and analyses these common
tests, it should only take ten minutes to
complete an assessment.

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 Affordability
• C
 an you afford it and how long will it
take to deliver a return on investment?
VALD Health offers pricing to suit your
cashflow, including weekly, monthly,
quarterly or yearly payment options. The
cost of one system could be offset by as
little as two consults per week.
Buy-in
• H
 ow do you get the rest of your
clinic onboard?
It’s important to map out a plan for adoption
and staff training. Elect an internal staff
champion, discuss in monthly best practice
meetings and include in CPD. Implement
rewards for staff who are using the
technology regularly to encourage the rest
of the team.
Partner
Choose a provider that aligns with
your business.
• D
 oes the provider offer support?
• Do they supply educational opportunities?
• D
 o they make regular updates?
Continue communication with your
provider to ensure you get the most
from your investment.
VALD Health offers global support with
experts in multiple time zones who can
troubleshoot and show you how to best
use your new technology. In addition, free
educational resources are available to
help you with more than just a manual.
With VALD Health, your business will be supported every step of the way.
We understand success requires more than out-of-the-box technology.
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Reliability
• How accurate is the technology at
delivering reliable and repeatable results?
• Is there research available and standard
protocols for the assessment?
Leading researchers and clinicians
develop VALD Health systems. Standard
video protocols are available to ensure
you can quickly assess your clients over
and over to gather accurate data.
Outcomes
• H
 ow will this help my client?
• W
 hat pathologies will the technology
help you assess and treat?
• Is it useful for the majority of your
clients, or will it help you attract a
broader client base?
• W
 ill your clients be interested in using
the technology?
VALD Health systems are designed with
data visualisation and reporting in mind to
help you engage your clients in their rehab
or training progress.
Workflow
With any technology that offers so many
metrics and tests, it’s intimidating to know
where to start.
• F
 irst, think about what tests you would
typically do in an assessment.
• N
 ext, look at the dashboard metrics
which will help you make a decision.
• F
 inally, share the report with your client
or their other health practitioners.
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Flexible payment plans
to suit your practice.
Pay weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, whichever
best suits your cashflow and budget.

For more information, contact

I N F O @ V A L D H E A LT H . C O M

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