Return to competition with a phase-based plan and clear criteria
From the table to the field: pain control, strength & motor control, impact tolerance, and minutes-controlled return (RTP/RTS). First visit 60’; follow-ups 50’.
What is sports reconditioning and who is it for?
The bridge between physiotherapy and performance. We design the progression to resume training and competition safely.
Pain ≤ 2/10
Pain/irritability under control and tolerance to basic tasks.
Strength & control
Asymmetry < 10% in key tests and stable technical pattern.
Impact & sport-specific skills
Impact, jumps and change of direction without flare-ups.
RTS / RTP
Minutes-controlled return and stable performance in training.
Reconditioning phases
Progression with pass criteria to avoid setbacks.
Phase 0 · Pain control
- Education, load management and non-forced analgesia.
- Specific activation and mobility.
Phase 1 · Strength & pattern
- Isometric/eccentric strength + lumbopelvic control.
- Technical patterns (hinge, lunge, push/pull).
- Pass: asymmetry <10% in key tests.
Phase 2 · Impact & change of direction
- Low→moderate plyometrics, steady runs and intervals.
- Acceleration/deceleration and COD drills.
- Pass: impact/jumps without flare-ups.
Phase 3 · Minutes-controlled training
- Minutes progression + position-specific tasks.
- Volume/RPE.
- Pass: stable performance across 2–3 microcycles.
Phase 4 · Competition
- Discharge with documented RTP/RTS and prevention plan.
- Re-assessment and performance goals.
- Follow-up: 4–6-week review.
Plans by injury
We tailor load, impact and skills to your condition and sport.
Muscle strain
- Isometric → sport-specific eccentric strength
- Return to sprint with progressions
- Sprint criteria and pain 0–2/10
Tendinopathies
- Isometrics/eccentrics + EPTE®/shockwave when appropriate
- Jump/impact sport-specific skills
- Load and RPE control
Ankle sprain
- Proprioception and stability
- Impact and change of direction
- Return-to-train with minutes
ACL / Meniscus (post-surgery)
- Quadriceps/hamstrings strength and control
- Progressive plyometrics and COD
- RTP with functional test + report
Stress fracture
- Impact and volume management
- Stage-based return-to-run
- Education and prevention
Athlete’s spine
- Lumbopelvic stability and strength
- Skill progression (lifting/running)
- Maintainable prevention
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Coordinated work
If you have a coach, we share the criteria and weekly progression.
- Report on current phase and pass criteria.
- Weekly plan with volume, % load or RPE.
- RTP/RTS checklist and prevention.
Strength & vertical jump assessment (elite-level), now within your reach
Objective data to return to performance, prevent setbacks, and train more safely.
This assessment turns your recovery and training into a measurable process. We detect “invisible” deficits, adjust loads, and help you avoid returning too soon.
What is this assessment and why it matters even if you’re not a pro?
These are strength and vertical jump tests used in elite sport to make data-driven decisions: what’s still missing after an injury, when to progress, and how to reduce setbacks. If you train, compete, or want to prevent injuries, it helps you fine-tune your work with precision (not guesswork).
What we measure (and how it helps you)
The goal isn’t “doing a test” — it’s using it to guide your plan.
Sport-specific strength
Your real capacity to handle your sport’s demands.
- Post-injury deficits
- Control and stability
- Load progression
Power (force × velocity)
Explosiveness: accelerate, jump, change direction.
- Sprint and acceleration
- Jumps / COD
- Return-to-play “pop”
Asymmetries
Left–right differences that increase compensation.
- Fewer setbacks
- Better load distribution
- More stable return
Vertical jump
A quick “snapshot” of neuromuscular status and global power.
- Impact readiness
- Performance tracking
- Fatigue signals
Consistency
How stable you are when repeating efforts.
- Attempt-to-attempt variability
- Motor control under load
- Fatigue-related risk
Interpretation + plan
We turn numbers into decisions and exercises.
- What to improve first
- How to dose load
- When to progress
Why it matters in your sport
Every sport stresses the body differently. We measure what best relates to performance, load tolerance, and setbacks in your case.
⚽Football / Futsal+
Sprints, braking, cutting, and contact. If power is lacking or asymmetries are present, compensation increases and so does setback risk.
- Power to accelerate and repeat sprints
- Asymmetry control during high-intensity actions
- Fatigue tracking in match-heavy weeks
🏀Basketball / Volleyball / Handball+
Lots of jumping and landing. Power, control, and impact tolerance are key for performance and injury prevention.
- Jump power and neuromuscular response
- Asymmetries that affect landing mechanics
- Fatigue detection when jump metrics drop
🎾Padel / Tennis+
Constant direction changes and dominance bias. Measuring strength/asymmetries helps distribute load and reduce overuse.
- More efficient braking and lateral pushes
- Asymmetries that overload knee/hip
- Fatigue: worse control and more “tweaks”
🏃Running / Trail+
High impact and high volume. Small asymmetries repeated thousands of steps become overuse; strength improves economy and tolerance.
- Strength base to protect knee/ankle/Achilles
- Detect meaningful asymmetries
- Cumulative fatigue: neuromuscular drop
🏋️Cross / Hyrox / Competitive fitness+
High volume + intensity. Tracking power/consistency helps decide when to push, maintain, or deload before overload hits.
- Load control (not always “maxing out”)
- Fatigue signals: power/consistency drops
- Overuse prevention through smarter dosing
🚴Cycling / Triathlon+
Long seasons and sustained positions. A balanced strength base protects knees/back and improves load tolerance.
- Balance and strength to sustain output
- Asymmetries that overload knee/back
- Fatigue: loss of peak output and consistency
🥋Martial arts / Combat sports+
Short accelerations, instability, impacts, and rapid changes. Power and asymmetries influence striking, takedowns, and stability.
- Power for entries, throws, and strikes
- Dominance-related asymmetries (compensation risk)
- Fatigue: reduced reactivity and postural control
🏊Swimming+
Low impact but very repetitive. Strength/control help prevent overload (shoulder/neck) and improve starts/turns.
- Strength and control to reduce overuse
- Power for starts and turns
- Fatigue: lower start/turn output and control
⛷️Skiing / Snowboarding+
High eccentric forces and leg fatigue. Measuring strength/power helps prepare the knee and manage risk when control drops.
- Eccentric strength and knee stability
- Between-leg asymmetries
- Fatigue: worse edge/control and higher injury risk
🧗Climbing / Bouldering+
Strength peaks and coordination under fatigue. Asymmetry/power control helps protect shoulder, elbow, and core in explosive moves.
- Useful strength and global control (core/stability)
- Asymmetries that drive compensation
- Fatigue: less precision and more tendon load
🥅Physical tests / Police & firefighter entry tests+
Volume build-up and specific tests (jumps, running, drags, circuits). Measuring lets you train what you actually need and arrive fresh.
- Test-specific plan (not generic)
- Fatigue control in key weeks
- Avoid injuries from rapid load increases
🏑Hockey (field / roller)+
Low stances, braking, and cutting. Power and asymmetries matter for speed and for protecting adductors/knee.
- Power for starts and braking
- Dominance/stick-related asymmetries
- Fatigue: poorer braking and higher adductor load
🏉Rugby / American football+
Contact + short accelerations + cutting. Measuring strength/power improves impact tolerance, first-step speed, and reduces hamstring/knee risk.
- Strength for contact and stability
- Power for first-step speed and tackles
- Fatigue: technique drops and contact risk rises
Injuries where it helps most (and why)
Especially useful when pain is controlled but performance is still missing or setbacks keep happening.
1Knee (ACL / meniscus / anterior knee pain)+
After injury or surgery, deficits and asymmetries can persist even when pain is under control.
- Quantifies deficits and imbalances
- Guides progressions to jumping/COD
- Reduces the risk of returning too soon
2Hamstrings+
Sprinting demands fast force; if power is missing, setbacks are more likely.
- Power control for return-to-sprint
- Safe high-speed progression
- Asymmetries that drive compensation
3Tendinopathies (patellar / Achilles)+
The key is dosing load: not too little, not too much.
- Volume and intensity adjustments
- Controlled return to impact/jumping
- Objective progress tracking
4Ankle / foot+
Stability and impact absorption are critical for jumps and cutting.
- Power and control deficits
- Progressive return to landings/COD
- Avoid compensation into knee/hip
5Groin/adductors and spine+
Often driven by strength/stability deficits and compensations.
- Identifies relevant limitations
- Guides useful strength and control
- Improves load tolerance
Fatigue: what it’s for (and how it protects you)
Neuromuscular fatigue reduces your ability to produce force/power. If load isn’t adjusted, injury risk rises and performance drops.
What we see
- Drop in power / explosiveness
- More variability between attempts
- Asymmetries that appear or increase
What we decide
- Adjust volume and intensity
- Deload or change the stimulus
- Avoid the “risk zone”
When it matters most
- Match-heavy or high-load weeks
- Return after injury or time off
- When you feel heavy or lack “pop”
How we integrate it into your rehab
Test → plan → re-test → RTP/RTS criteria.
Initial test
An objective snapshot of strength, power, asymmetries, and neuromuscular status.
Sport-specific plan
Work tailored to your injury and your sport’s demands.
Re-test
We confirm progress and adjust load so you keep moving forward.
RTS / RTP
Return with clear criteria + a sustainable prevention plan.
What you get (deliverables)
You leave with a roadmap you can apply to training and rehab.
Clear report
Key results explained in plain language.
- What it means for your sport
- Deficits and priorities
- Main recommendations
Action plan
Exercises and progressions aligned with your goals.
- Strength / power / control
- Impact/COD progression
- Setback prevention
Follow-up (if needed)
Re-test comparison to validate progress.
- Objective change over time
- Load adjustments
- Coordination with your coach
If you have a coach, we share criteria and weekly progressions (volume, intensity, and fatigue-based adjustments).
