Unlock Your Child's Athletic Potential with Movement Screens
Is your high school athlete preparing for fall sports and looking to elevate their performance?
It's frustrating for young athletes to face setbacks due to nagging injuries or plateaued performance. As a parent, you want to see your child succeed and enjoy their sports without limitations. At Vertical Sports Physical Therapy, we offer a solution that can help your athlete achieve their dream outcome: comprehensive movement screens.
Imagine your child performing at their peak, breaking through performance barriers, and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Movement screens are designed to help them do just that by identifying and addressing underlying issues in their movement patterns.
In this blog, we’ll explore what movement screens are, why they’re essential for young athletes, and how they can unlock your child's athletic potential with minimal effort on their part.
What is a Movement Screen?
A movement screen is a powerful tool that assesses your child's mobility, stability, and overall movement patterns. It uncovers areas of strength and weakness, allowing us to focus on what truly matters for their performance and health.
At Vertical Sports Physical Therapy, we enhance our movement screens using VALD force plates and VALD dynamometry, providing precise data on balance, strength, and power output. These advanced tools offer unparalleled insights into your child's biomechanics, enabling us to tailor their training for optimal results.
Key Components:
Mobility: Assesses the range of motion in joints and muscles.
Stability: Evaluates how well muscles support joints during movement.
Movement Patterns: Observes how the body moves during various activities.
Why Movement Screens Matter for Young Athletes
1. Achieve Their Dream Outcome
Movement screens help your athlete reach their full potential by identifying and correcting dysfunctional movement patterns. Imagine them running faster, jumping higher, and feeling more agile—all while minimizing the risk of injury.
2. High Likelihood of Success
Our proven methods and expertise, combined with the precision of VALD technology, ensure that your child receives the guidance needed for success. We tailor our approach to their unique needs, increasing the likelihood of achieving their desired results.
3. Minimal Time Dedication
Movement screens require a small time commitment with significant benefits. In just a short session, your child will gain valuable insights into their body's mechanics and receive a personalized plan that fits their schedule.
4. Effort and Sacrifice
The effort on your child’s part is simple: attend the screening and follow the personalized plan we develop. With targeted exercises and strategies, they’ll see improvements without unnecessary sacrifice or extensive time commitment.
What to Expect During a Movement Screen
When you book a movement screen with Vertical Sports Physical Therapy, you’re taking a proactive step toward your child's health and performance goals.
During the session:
Assessment: Our specialists will guide your athlete through a series of exercises to evaluate their movement patterns using VALD force plates and dynamometry, as well as movements specific to your athlete’s sport.
Analysis: We’ll identify any areas that need improvement and discuss their impact on performance.
Post-Screening Process:
Review Results: We’ll explain the results and what they mean for your child's athletic potential.
Develop a Plan: Receive a customized plan that targets their specific needs.
Monitor Progress: Regular check-ins ensure their plan evolves as they improve.
Ready to unlock your child's full athletic potential?
Book a movement screen with Vertical Sports Physical Therapy today and help your athlete achieve their dream outcome.
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Excited to give your athlete the best opportunity for success,
Dr. Adam Shildmyer PT, DPT
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS)
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT)
Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI)