Returning to sport after an injury or an extended time away can be challenging. Our Back in Play Program is designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and objective data you need to safely and effectively return to the activities you love.
Using VALD performance technology, we provide a comprehensive evaluation of your physical readiness to return to sport. This assessment goes beyond basic rehabilitation checks by combining detailed history, objective strength and movement testing to ensure we get all the information required to assist with a confident return to sport.
What the Service Includes
- Training and Injury History Review
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your training background, injury history, rehabilitation progress, and return-to-sport goals. This helps us identify key factors that may influence your recovery and performance. - Objective Performance and Functional Movement Testing
Using VALD technology, we assess critical performance measurements including strength, power, and asymmetries between limbs. This objective data allows us to accurately determine how your body is functioning and identify any remaining deficits that may increase injury risk. - Functional Movement and Sport-Specific Assessment
We evaluate how you move through key functional tasks and sport-specific patterns to determine whether you are physically prepared to tolerate the demands of your sport. - Readiness to Return Evaluation
All of your results are analysed against evidence-based benchmarks and sport demands to determine your current level of readiness for training and competition.
What You’ll Receive
Following your assessment, you will receive:
- A comprehensive breakdown of your testing results
- Clear insights into your strengths and areas needing improvement
- Identification of any imbalances or performance limitations
- Practical recommendations to reduce injury risk
Follow-Up Appointments and Tailored Programming
Returning to sport is a process, not just a single assessment. For athletes who require further development before returning to full competition, we encourage follow-up appointments focused on targeted progression and performance improvement.
Based on your assessment results, we can design a specific training and rehabilitation program tailored to your needs, sport, and performance goals. These sessions allow us to:
- Address identified strength or movement deficits
- Progress your sport-specific conditioning
- Monitor improvements through repeat objective testing
- Ensure you are progressing safely and confidently toward full return to play
Why Choose Back in Play?
Returning too early or without proper assessment is one of the most common causes of reinjury. Our Back in Play service combines objective data, expert analysis, and ongoing support, providing a clear pathway to help you return to training and competition with confidence.
Whether you are a competitive athlete or recreational sport participant, our goal is to help you return stronger, safer, and fully prepared for the demands of your sport.