Performance Testing

1. Growth and Maturation Assessment (Mirwald et al., 2002)
   Using the Mirwald et al. (2002) assessment, we measure your biological maturity to tailor training programmes based on your developmental stage, ensuring the right approach for optimal progress at every stage of your athletic journey.
2. Mobility Assessment
   Our mobility assessment evaluates your range of motion and flexibility, identifying areas of tightness that could impact movement efficiency. By improving mobility, we enhance overall performance and reduce the risk of injury, helping you move better and perform at your best.
3. Performance-Based Assessment Using VALD Technology
   We use VALD Technology—the industry’s leading tools—to assess key physical attributes with real-time data. Our performance testing suite includes:
   • Countermovement Jump (CMJ): Measures explosive power and neuromuscular function.
   • Drop Jumps: Assesses reactive strength and power production upon landing.
   • Multi Rebounds: Evaluates your ability to manage repeated jumps, measuring reaction time and power.
   • Sprint Assessments (5m & 10m sprints): We analyse your sprinting technique, focusing on acceleration, top speed, stride mechanics, and force production to optimise running form for maximum speed and efficiency.
   • 505 Agility Test: We assess agility, measuring your ability to quickly and efficiently change direction. This test is essential for athletes in sports requiring rapid changes in movement, evaluating both reaction time and lateral speed.

By leveraging VALD’s advanced technology, we gather objective, data-driven insights to make informed decisions about your training and progression.

The DNA Athletic Blueprint is perfect for athletes at all levels who want to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and growth potential, providing a solid foundation for optimal development.

The Helix Performance Assessment offers a deeper, more customised approach to your athletic development. Designed for athletes aged 16+, this advanced assessment builds on The DNA Athletic Blueprint to provide a comprehensive and in-depth evaluation of your performance, biomechanics, and sport-specific needs.

What Makes the Helix Performance Assessment Stand Out?

• Personalised Testing: After the initial assessment, further personalised testing is provided, including advanced biomechanics analysis and sport-specific metrics. This allows for targeted insights that align with your specific goals and performance needs.
• VALD Technology: Cutting-edge tools like ForceDecks, ForceFrame, NordBord, and SmartSpeed are used to measure key performance factors such as strength, power, movement, sprinting, acceleration, and balance. This real-time data ensures actionable insights for enhancing performance and reducing injury risk.
• Photon Sports Technology: In addition to VALD tools, Photon Sports Technology evaluates deceleration mechanics, crucial for sports that involve rapid direction changes. This helps improve movement efficiency and reduces the likelihood of injury during high-speed movements.
• Sport-Specific Testing: A range of tests tailored to your sport is included:
  • 505 Agility Test for sports like football, rugby, and basketball.
  • Jump Testing to assess vertical jump, explosive power, and reactive strength.
  • Sprinting & Acceleration Tests to optimise running mechanics for improved efficiency.
  • Landing Mechanics Assessment to spot imbalances that could lead to injury during explosive movements.
  • Strength-Based Testing: We also assess key strength metrics relevant to your sport’s physical demands, including:
    • Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP) to measure maximal strength and force production in the lower body, particularly relevant for sprinting, jumping, and power-based sports.
    • Hip Adduction Strength to assess the force generated by the muscles of the inner thigh, crucial for stabilising movements in sports requiring lateral motion (e.g., soccer, hockey).
    • Hip Abduction Strength to evaluate the strength of the outer hip muscles, important for stabilisation and power in movements like running, jumping, and cutting.
    • Other Strength Testing such as isometric leg press and squat strength to assess lower body power, muscle imbalances, and overall functional strength.
• Dynamic Strength Index (DSI): This advanced metric evaluates the balance between ballistic and maximal strength, offering insights into your ability to quickly generate force in explosive movements like sprinting and jumping. A higher DSI indicates better performance in dynamic sports activities.
• Additional Testing: The Helix Performance Assessment is adaptable, offering specialised tests such as isometric strength testing or custom evaluations for specific sports. These assessments ensure every athlete’s unique needs are met.
• Advanced Data Insights: The assessment provides in-depth data analysis, allowing for fine-tuned training strategies. Progress tracking, identifying weaknesses, and maximising potential are key outcomes of this analysis.
• Tailored to Your Needs: Whether you’re an elite athlete or someone striving for improvement, the Helix Performance Assessment offers insights and strategies that are unique to your athletic profile, helping you elevate your performance.

The Helix Performance Assessment is ideal for athletes looking for a high-level, data-driven approach to enhancing performance, optimising training, and reducing the risk of injury.

The Helix Performance Assessment goes beyond traditional testing by providing you with the tools, data, and insights needed to optimise every aspect of your athletic development. With VALD Technology, Photon Sports, and the ability to personalise testing based on your specific needs, this assessment is built to drive results and help you reach your peak performance.