Objective insight into strength, balance, and recovery
Strength Testing at P2A
Through our strength and jump tests, we measure how much force an athlete can generate. We also assess left-right differences and muscle balance.
This allows us to objectively track your progress during training or rehabilitation. That’s why we always choose the test that best suits your goal.
In other words: we don’t just measure strength; we translate the results into useful information. Furthermore, we can repeat the test to track progress.
What strength tests do we offer?
BioDex | Isokinetic Strength Testing
The Biodex measures force during a controlled movement at a constant speed. This test is particularly valuable for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return to sports.
ForceFrame | Isometric Strength Testing
With ForceFrame, we measure force without movement. This allows us to quickly and reliably assess maximum force, muscle balance, and left-right differences.
ForceDecks | Jump and Explosive Power Tests
ForceDecks measures jump height, explosiveness, takeoff power, and landing. It also provides insight into balance, stability, and asymmetry.
NordBord | Hamstring Testing
The NordBord quickly and objectively measures an athlete’s hamstring strength. This test is useful for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and returning to sports.
DyNaMo | Grip Strength
We use DynaMo Plus to measure grip strength, hand strength, and left-right differences. This test is relevant for sports in which grip, wrist, and forearm strength are important.
Strength Testing
Isometric and isokinetic strength were objectively assessed
Through our strength tests, we measure how much force an athlete can generate. We also assess left-right differences, muscle balance, and control.
This allows us to objectively monitor your progress during training or rehabilitation. Depending on your goal, we’ll choose either an isometric or an isokinetic test.
isometric strength tests
Isometric strength tests measure force without movement. That is why they are ideal for quickly and reliably analyzing maximum strength, muscle balance, and asymmetry.
isokinetic strength tests
Isokinetic strength tests measure force during a controlled movement at a constant speed. We use Biodex for this purpose.
This test is particularly valuable for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return to sports. In addition, Biodex provides clear data on strength, control, and the balance between muscle groups.
What are we mapping?
Maximum strength, left-right differences, and muscle balance between muscle groups. In addition, hamstring strength is also assessed. Control during movement and the player’s or athlete’s progress during training or rehabilitation are also evaluated.
After the test, we translate the results into clear insights. Based on these insights, you can tailor your training, recovery, or return to sports more effectively.
In addition, we can repeat the tests to track progress throughout training or rehabilitation.
Jump Tests
explosive power, takeoff, and landing with force plates
Jump tests analyze how an athlete converts force into movement. Using ForceDecks, we measure jump height, explosiveness, takeoff force, and landing.
In addition, we assess left-right differences, balance, and stability. This gives us a clear picture of how efficiently an athlete uses force during movement.
As a result, we can see not only how high someone jumps, but also how efficiently the force is generated and controlled.
Who might be interested in jump tests?
Jump tests provide valuable information, particularly for explosive sports. They are also of interest to athletes and teams for whom speed, stability, and agility are important.
For example, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, judo, boxing, and other sports that involve a lot of acceleration, jumping, landing, or changes in direction.
What are we mapping?
These include jump height, explosiveness, takeoff power, and landing control, among others. But they also include left-right differences, balance, and stability. Finally, we also gain a better understanding of the efficiency of force development.
This allows us to see how efficiently you use your strength during movement. We then provide tailored advice on training, injury prevention, or returning to sports.
Everything You Need to Know About Our Strength Tests
Which test is right for you? What exactly do we measure? And who might be interested in it?
Since there’s a lot of information to consider, we’ve put together a clear overview of the most important points for you. This will help you quickly determine which measurement is best suited to your sport, goal, or rehabilitation phase, among other factors.
Which test is right for you?
At P2A, we distinguish between strength tests and jump tests. Which test is best for you depends on your sport and your goal. That’s why we always start by assessing your sport, your goal, and any history of injuries. Based on that, we choose the most relevant test.
Strength tests measure maximum strength, muscle balance, and left-right differences. To do this, we use equipment such as ForceFrame, NordBord, ForceDecks with ISO Rack, and Biodex.
Jump tests measure how effectively you convert strength into movement. We look at jump height, explosiveness, takeoff power, landing, and asymmetry.
Who might be interested in strength tests?
Strength tests are of interest to athletes and teams, among others. They are also useful for people undergoing rehabilitation who want an objective assessment of their current level of fitness.
Athletes use these tests to specifically monitor strength, explosiveness, and asymmetry.
For example, for teams and clubs , strength tests can help them better track players’ progress throughout the season.
People undergoing rehabilitation are given clear guidelines to safely work their way back toward sports or daily activities.
In addition, doctors and physical therapists can use the results to better inform rehabilitation or a return to sports.
What do we measure during a strength test?
Depending on the test selected, we track different values.
In strength tests, we measure, among other things:
- maximum force
- isometric force
- isokinetic force
- hamstring strength
- left-right differences
- muscle balance
In jump tests, we measure, among other things:
- jump height
- explosiveness
- sales power
- landing control
- balance and stability
- asymmetry
To measure strength is to gain strength
Do you want to know where you stand today? Do you want to build up your fitness safely after an injury? Or do you want to get tested because you’re curious about your physical profile?
The P2A strength and jump tests objectively assess strength, explosiveness, balance, and asymmetry. Because numbers are only valuable when you understand them, we also translate your results into clear insights and practical advice.
As a result, you’ll know where to make adjustments and how to train in a more targeted way. In addition, you can combine strength testing with other assessments—such as body composition analysis, exercise testing, gait analysis, or 3D motion analysis—to gain a more complete picture of your physical profile.