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We're proud to announce that @forcedecks is joining the Vald Performance team. A world-leading technology, an amazing team and many exciting developments ahead.
DM for more information, and read our CEO's full announcement here: linkedin.com/pulse/forcedeck…
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We're pleased to announce a partnership with the @NSCA to provide educational content to their members who are some of the best strength and conditioning coaches around the world.
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A few months ago, we shared the prototype of our portable IMTP and today we're happy to share the final product 🤩
An Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull is quick, easy to do, and easy to learn. It's maximum strength testing built to move for anyone using ForceDecks Lite!
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Excited to officially launch the @GroinBar Hip Strength Testing System. A game changer in monitoring hips and groins
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The final step in the Run-Specific Isometric Assessment Battery is the Hip Iso-Push.
To learn more about the Run-Specific Isometric Assessment Battery, check out the blog from @alex_natera here: valdperformance.com/pre-seas…
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Portability is the name of the game 👏
A few weeks ago, we shared photos with you of our portable IMTP rig for ForceDecks FDLites (and even ForceDecks FDMinis), so now it's time to show you how easy it is to set it all up to perform an Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull!
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“You need to earn the right to run fast.”
Join Alex Natera as he runs through the first stage of his Run-Specific Isometric Assessment Battery: the Ankle-Iso Push.
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Vald Performance is proud to offer its first Early Career Research (ECR) Grant. A maximum $10,000 grant is available for researchers, including full access to Vald Performance products. For more information email us at info@valdperformance.com
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The GroinBar evolves: Introducing @The_ForceFrame Strength Testing System - Isometric training and testing for the whole body.
Read the update here: linkedin.com/pulse/groinbar-…
ForceFrame Strength Testing System piped.video/tCrZvZGE7iw
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Join us and a global network of performance practitioners in a special online workshop series. Collaborate and hear from leading practitioners, as they share their knowledge and experience in high performance sport and sports medicine.
➡️ Register: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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We’re pleased to announce we’ve acquired the SmartSpeed Timing Gate System from @FusionSport!
Learn more about why we’ve added the SmartSpeed product line to our growing suite here: bit.ly/3jy1120
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.@danielcohen1971 presenting some very interesting and seriously impressive @forcedecks data on NFL athletes by position. Not all athletes are the same! Prescribe accordingly
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Boost your testing efficiency by letting ForceDecks do the work for you 💪
Auto Jump + ForceDecks Vision 👌
Fast, accurate, and efficient testing. You just love to see it 😍
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A BIG week of presentations on the VALD Performance Online Workshop Series - 5️⃣ new presentations, from 9️⃣ knowledgeable practitioners.
Watch on-demand now for FREE by subscribing via the link ➡️: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in under one minute…
Using the ForceDecks app’s AutoDetect feature, you can capture Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP) and Countermovement Jump (CMJ) tests back-to-back, then immediately see your DSI result, calculated automatically in VALD Hub.
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Elite female AFL players with a previous ACL reconstruction display deficits in eccentric knee flexor strength in their surgically reconstructed limb for up to 10 years following surgery.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.…
@MBourne5 @AndreaBruder @MentiplayB @Knee_Howells @kaymcrossley
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The following figures highlight the age-based distribution of Nordic, hip adduction, and hip abduction strength results from over 300 female professional athletes.
Tests were conducted on @the_NordBord and @The_ForceFrame.
Read the full write up🔗bit.ly/3sYPjQr
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🚨 Introducing the Practitioner’s Guide to ACL 🚨
Authored by @paulread1010, this guide is a must-read for practitioners looking to harness technology to optimize ACL recovery and return-to-performance strategies.
📥 Download now: bit.ly/3CjsTU0
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Thank you to all the phenomenal practitioners who have contributed to the online series to date.
Make sure you sign up, (it's free) and you can access hours of world class presentations - all on-demand.
win.valdperformance.com/regi…
And there's still more content to come 🔥.
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New eBook: Practitioner's Guide to Force Plates.
We created this FREE guide for clinical practitioners, which has a range of helpful information for performance practitioners as well, including case studies, rehab insights, implementation ideas and more.
bit.ly/3I3FaeI
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How good is this! Great to see the @lionsaflw girls absolutely HYPED with their ForceDecks testing 🤩
#VALDPerformance
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At VALD, we aim to be as transparent as possible about our data processing methods and never suggest that data from our products can be used to predict injury.
Read more of our injury prediction statement below 👇
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Our latest research summary: Monitoring hamstring fascicle length and running (McGrath et al., 2020)
🔸Key takeaway: Regular exposure above 80% of an individual's maximum velocity could be sufficient for optimising fascicle length to manage injury risk.
bit.ly/3bgSMn9
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We've added eight new isometric test types in the latest ForceDecks iOS and Windows update, including @alex_natera's three Run-Specific Isometric test protocols.
Learn more about the update and watch the full protocols via the VALD Knowledge Base: bit.ly/4auDGqu
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JUST RELEASED - An insightful presentation from the staff at @IrishRugby that explores the comprehensive approach they've taken to protect their elite players
@NickWinkelman @NicolvanDyk @philglasgow, @selwynosteo
➡️Register to access: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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“In the Knee Iso-Push, the mid-foot of the tested leg is placed directly under the bar and the knee and hip angles are between 135-145° and 160-170°, respectively”.
Check out Alex Natera’s blog: valdperformance.com/pre-seas…
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Dr @danielcohen1971 and @MattTaberner cover the full spectrum of injury surveillance and rehabilitation: how to ensure quality @forcedecks data, how to put it to use in monitoring and how to control the chaos of RTS.
Thanks to @MintyMurray23 and @SwansOfficial for having us.
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Monitor fatigue with the Countermovement Jump on ForceDecks.
All the data you need can be tracked in a single CMJ using the RSImod metric – this value displays a ratio of input (athlete’s effort) to output (jump height), a lower ratio can be indicative of a fatigued athlete.
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Excited to announce that the IRFU and Vald Performance have entered into a 4-year partnership to reduce injuries in their athletes
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VALD is proud to support @HowellsDan and his initiative at Collaborate Sports, helping young practitioners further their education and personal development with multiple full and partial scholarship opportunities.
Learn how you can apply: bit.ly/30M3gWf
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Ben Ashworth, @AthleteShoulder Director of Performance for Sparta Prague leads a live webinar tomorrow, on the shoulder monitoring journey.
➡️ AEST: 4.00pm
➡️ BST: 7.00am
Register via: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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We received over 200 applications for the VALD Applied Research Initiative and want to thank everyone who submitted a proposal.
Our team is currently working hard on reviewing the applications, so stay tuned! 📣
#VARI #VALDPerformance #health #research
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Don't miss the latest presentation on our Online Workshop Series.
@JonathonWeakle1 provides the most up-to-date guide on the science behind #VBT and to effectively apply this methodology into your training programs.
Register to access: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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The Female Athlete Series commences next week, featuring a live webinar with @KBeerworth @TylerCollings3 @matthewbourne @MBourne5 Kate Mahony @NSWIS discussing the current evidence based injury prevention programs for female field athletes.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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In our latest blog, world-renowned high performance manager, @alex_natera shares some key insights into the 'Run Specific Isometric Assessment Battery' and how this relates to pre-season testing of athletes: valdperformance.com/pre-seas…
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Introducing Norms: integrated normative data, now available in VALD Hub.
Norms are based on millions of data points designed to give you the context you need right where you need it.
Available now for ForceDecks data in VALD Hub. Learn more: ow.ly/H8Mp50QjyQW
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Research Summary: the first big prospective study for @the_NordBord thanks to @davidopar @drmorgs @ryan_timmins @JackHickey89 @Duhigs and @das_shield's (2014) study of eccentric strength and HSI risk in the AFL. Simple and easily actionable findings.
ow.ly/BDYE50hrBpv
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Coming soon – VALD’s all-new DynaMo!
VALD is in late-stage development of our next piece of technology – a Hand-Held Dynamometer called DynaMo.
To get involved, send an email to our dedicated project inbox: dynamo@vald.com
Keep up to date: vald.com/dynamo/
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Systematic review & meta-analysis on inclusion of nordic hamstring exercises in injury prevention programs: @NicolvanDyk et al., looking at data from 8459 athletes find programs that include the NHE reduce hamstring injury by up to 51% across multiple sports and athletes.
@BJSM_BMJ New SR & meta-analysis out now. #nordics halves risk of hamstring injury-525 injuries in 8459 athletes(diff sports,genders, & regions) tinyurl.com/y67r3k2x
Interactive #PowerBI tool→ tinyurl.com/y27h72q4 to understand how risk is impacted across different studies
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We're proud to launch #VARI - the VALD Applied Research Initiative. Our VARI grants will offer a total pool of $200,000 into funding one of three key areas.
Watch below to find out more or email info.grants@vald.com.
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We're breathing some life back into our blog! Starting with a Research Review of an old one but a good one - @davidopar @drmorgs and @das_shield 2012 review of why and how hamstring strains occur and reoccur. Amazing what they've acheived since then!
ow.ly/iZSW50h3EFg
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Measure, train and monitor strength with ForceDecks; the world’s fastest, easiest and most powerful dual plate system for analysing neuromuscular strength and imbalance. Visit our website or contact info@valdperformance.com to learn more.
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VARI, the VALD Applied Research Initiative, is now offering grant applications for 2023. We aim to provide funding between $2,500 to $50,000 AUD per project. To learn more about applying for a VARI grant, visit lnkd.in/gTUdHUX5.
Applications close Friday, 5 May 2023.
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⚽ #Returntoplay: Which variables in force plates can be used?
In this video, Co-Founder of @forcedecks @PhilipGrahamSm2 explores the force profile of an individual who is right-leg dominant post-injury.
Watch the full @aspetar presentation
🔗 bit.ly/3vTvETU
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VALD Performance is pleased to announce part one of 'Data science for high performance teams: Trends and leading practices'.
Featuring VALD Data Scientists @joshua_ruddy and @nick__murray.
📧 Sign up to receive the webinar via email: valdperformance.com/register…
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A special online series launches tomorrow. Hear from leading coaches, recruiters and performance consultants about building good team cultures and fostering leaders in high performance environments.
Make sure you sign up to get access:
win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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What is the role of normative data? Check out our blog to see what VALD thinks about normative data.
This blog explores all things normative data and so much more!
Read the full blog here: valdperformance.com/what-are…
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🔔 Upcoming webinar release!
Data Scientists, Josh Ruddy and Nick Murray, take us through 'An introduction to analysing countermovement jump data using R.'
Register to receive an email upon release. bit.ly/3hiaKHI 🔗
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DynaMo has landed! 💥
We're proud to announce that #DynaMo is shipping worldwide from today.
Order now to secure the next shipment or book a demo with a member of our team!
#VALD #VALDPerformance
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@alex_natera's recent Instagram series breaks down his KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) diagnostic approach to strength programming, providing three ForceDecks assessments to determine what most athletes need, how they are developing and in what direction their program needs to go.
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Many of our ForceDecks clients often ask our Client Success Team:
"What is RSI-Modified?"
"How do I test it?"
"Why is it relevant?"
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Research Summary: more prospective research including @the_NordBord, this time from @MBourne5 @davidopar @drmorgs and @das_shield - investigating strength and injury risk in the big lads of rugby union.
ow.ly/qwd150hrBL3
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The shoulder complex is exactly that: complex.
Co-authored by @benashworth and @JoClubbSportSci, the Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders will equip you to optimize your shoulder assessment and treatment strategies across rehab and performance.
bit.ly/3Aj1ukl
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Guest Research Summary: Adam Johnson @PreventionPhys of @OfficialBHAFC walks us through the practical implications of @JoelPresland @ryan_timmins @MBourne5 @drmorgs @davidopar (2017) groundbreaking study on effects of different Nordic training volumes.
ow.ly/PCNj50hlLk9
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Thank you to all the practitioners who joined us last week for the Female Athlete Series. All presentations and panels are available via the VALD Performance Online Workshops.
Make sure you register to access: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Breaking down the key phases for the Countermovement Rebound Jump (CMRJ) and some of the insights you can draw from them.
For more information on the 'what, how and why' of the CMRJ, take a look at this great overview article by Dr @paulread1010.
bit.ly/4b4w7HJ
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We are pleased to announce our partnership with @spellman_hq, leaders in speed development for athletes and coaches.
We are excited to explore the possibilities that lie ahead, leveraging technology to help Spellman Performance continue to drive athlete excellence.
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Join us at @CarltonFC on 1 November for our upcoming high performance workshop. Presentations and Q&A from @DrewCooper11, Prof. @AaronJCoutts, Dr. @PhilipGrahamSm2, Dr. @DocLachJames, and Dr. @jacksonfyfe.
RSVP required: universe.com/events/melbourn…
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Another great bang-for-buck research breakdown orchestrated by @strengthofsci - this time @joshua_ruddy picking the eyes out of some of his latest research on the predictive power of certain risk factors for hamstring injuries.
🚨Audio Abstract🚨
In this paper, @joshua_ruddy investigated the ability of 3 hamstring injury risk factors to predict the incidence of hamstring injury 👇
📝Predictive Modeling of Hamstring Strain Injuries in Elite Australian Footballers
📽️piped.video/FwulH3dwL4c
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Calf Strength and Knee Extension Tests are now available on the ForceFrame.
Are you interested in learning more? Reach out to our client success team at clientsuccess@vald.com.
ALT New tests available on the ForceFrame
ALT Calf Strength Test
ALT Knee Extension Test
ALT The ForceFrame app gives immediate peak force, asymmetry and benchmark data. View longitudinal, left and right side, asymmetry and percentage change compared to the last test data in VALD Hub.
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Finishing the day on a high, we’ve taken the rare opportunity to have both @danielcohen1971 and @PhilipGrahamSm2 put on a practical masterclass on @forcedecks analysis. Brilliant takeaways on protocols for setup, testing and analysis.
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The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is a proven, reliable, effective and popular assessment of maximal force and rapid force-generating qualities.
Here are the key elements of an IMTP force trace to help you get started.
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VALD PERFORMANCE SEMINAR SERIES (PRAGUE)
2 July, Prague Congress Centre
Join Dr. Matthew Bourne & Dr. Tannath Scott (as well as some special guests) discuss strategies for managing and monitoring performance and injury in elite athletes.
Please RSVP to sam@valdperformance.com.
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Historically, sports science and exercise physiology research has been male dominated. In response, we are creating a database that, by the end of 2024, will include more than 70,000 tests of emerging athletes: ow.ly/q8qH50OCzij
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Lite… Plus… MAX.
Introducing DynaMo Max, the newest addition to the DynaMo range. With big specs for big tests, DynaMo Max is engineered for the strongest individuals and the most demanding environments.
Preorders commence early 2024. Stay tuned.
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New presentation 🔥 @TannathScott provides an informative presentation on fatigue in team sports, how to measure it and create actionable strategies to manage fatigue in players.
Sign up to access this presentation: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Meet the first round of speakers for the VALD Performance Online Workshop Series.
1️⃣ From Wednesday watch on-demand presentations from @selwynosteo @DaveWattsau & Simon Thomas.
2️⃣ Then join them April 13 for a live Q&A.
➡️ Register now: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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The ForceDecks Wireless Adapter is available now as a free upgrade for all first-generation @forcedecks.
Become fully wireless: connect to the ForceDecks app for iPhone and iPad using its onboard Bluetooth 5 chip and unplug from the wall thanks to a rechargeable battery.
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Awesome footage from @Everton preseason fitness testing - not often you'll get such an extensive look at how a well-choreographed screening session comes together.
ow.ly/7mpl50hTmjg
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@danielcohen1971 presenting practical applications for force platform testing he has accumulated over the last 15+ years. The wealth of this man's knowledge on "squiggly lines" is always quite something to behold. @forcedecks
Live showcase, identifying asymmetries in the progression of neuromuscular performance.
@danielcohen1971
#BarçaPerformance
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We know data can help teams make athletes bigger, faster, stronger. Yet applying the processes to achieve these outcomes can be complicated.
@Clivesportsandc shares his experiences in harnessing data to achieve performance outcomes. Register to access: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Following the addition of the Countermovement Rebound Jump (CMRJ) test protocol to ForceDecks, @paulread1010 shares some great insights in our latest blog on the what, how and why of the CMRJ test for patients and athletes.
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See a positional comparison from four years of testing in the NFL using #ForceDecks, #NordBord and #ForceFrame.
Data was collected from:
+27,000 CMJ tests on +3,000 athletes
+11,000 Nordic tests on +2,900 athletes
+900 Hip Ad/Ab tests on +400 athletes
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Interesting insights from @NiallMacSweeney et al at the @RoyalBalletSch on the biomechanical intricacies of CMJs and SLJs in preprofessional ballet, and how ForceDecks data helped shed new light on which metrics may correlate to a higher risk of injury.
bit.ly/49DNqOq
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See the latest round table featuring game changing performance practitioners, @Coach_Alejo @OSPpatrick @Matt_DeLancey
Unmissable advice on how to approach building high performance processes within professional and college programs
Sign up to access: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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📊 How can we look at our athletes' data on a group level, as well as an individual level, using the R programming language?
Download the data and watch the full workshop here ➡️ bit.ly/3ApprkW
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Robert Pacey, the Founder and Director of @SportsmithHQ, visited VALD HQ this week to share what industry trends are worth keeping an eye on.
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Matt Thome joins the Online Workshop Series for a LIVE webinar
➡️ AEST 7.00am - Fri, April 24
➡️ BST 10.00pm - Thurs, April 23
➡️ PDT 2.00pm | EDT 5.00pm - Thurs, April 23
Register via the Workshop page, or by signing up:
➡️ win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Join us at @StMarys_SandC Twickenham, London on Sunday 17 November for our upcoming high performance workshop. Presentations and Q&A from Dr. @danielcohen1971, Dr. @PhilipGrahamSm2, @dave_h165, @JarrodAntflick, and @4JohnHartley.
RSVP and full details: universe.com/events/twickenh…
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Taken from the VALD Performance Adolescent Series. This presentation by Tyler Collings discusses Injury Prevention in Female Footballers.
To see the full presentation and others in the Adolescent series. Visit valdperformance.com/adolesce…
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Grateful to @ALTIS for providing a way we can contribute back to the industry, and help 25 coaches access what is sure to be a game-changing program.
A great initiative that we are proud to support. 🙌#1000coachesforchange
altis.world/product/altis-vi…
We are excited to announce that the great folks at @VALDPerformance donated 25 free spots to next week’s Virtual ACP to coaches affected by Covid 👏
Great work!!
#1000coachesforchange
valdperformance.com/
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Want to learn more about normative data? VALD Data Scientist Joshua Ruddy has created this easy-to-follow guide on the basics of normative data.
Read now: bit.ly/3Fq4k4t
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Next, @PhilipGrahamSm2 of @Aspire_Academy brings his learnings from 3 decades of jump testing - what’s important and why.
“Data must be accurate, valid and must be inherently linked to the mechanism and outcomes of performance or injury prevention.”
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MELBOURNE WORKSHOP:
First up, Assoc. Prof. @StuCormack discussing his research into neuromuscular fatigue, and the practical applications in the field. @sportstechws
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Excellent synopsis of a key paper for any performance professional, particularly those working in running-based sports. Great narration @ryan_timmins and great initiative @strengthofsci
🚨AUDIO ABSTRACT🚨
How does prior injury effect structural adaptation of the bicep femoris? 🤔
@ryan_timmins explains his paper👇in a ~6 minute video 📽️
📝Effect of Prior Injury on Changes to Biceps Femoris Architecture Across an AFL Season
piped.video/3coAHHllYHE
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@tim_parham shares rehabilitation philosophies he's developed through his years in high performance teams, and provides a glimpse of Arsenal's team-based approach to performance that underpins their on-field success.
Register to watch the full interview: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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Let us re-introduce you to the ForceDecks Dual Force Plate System from VALD.
Test and assess more than 20 different movements with real-time analysis.
Go wireless and enjoy up to 50 hours of battery life or simply plug in.
Learn more about @forcedecks: bit.ly/3wa27pQ
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Here's a quick look at some of the upcoming topics and speakers we have presenting over the next few weeks on our Online Workshop Series.
See the schedule and register here: win.valdperformance.com/regi…
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We're proud to announce that we have been busy working on a new product to help tackle another big issue in sport #staytuned #launchedsoon
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We're excited to share the Practitioner's Guide to Preseason by guest author @JoClubbSportSci. This guide aims to help practitioners plan, prepare and execute a successful, data-informed preseason with their team.
Download the FREE guide today: bit.ly/3wXNrPk
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