Strength & Performance Assessment

Take the guesswork out of your rehabilitation and performance.

Our Strength & Performance Assessment combines a comprehensive clinical assessment with objective muscle strength testing to identify weaknesses, muscle imbalances, and side-to-side differences that may be limiting your performance, contributing to pain, or increasing your risk of injury.

Whether you’re recovering from injury or surgery, returning to sport, or aiming to perform at your best, this assessment provides measurable data to guide your rehabilitation and training.

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What’s Included?

Comprehensive Consultation

We begin with a detailed discussion about your injury history, training, goals, previous surgeries, and current symptoms to understand your individual needs.

Movement Assessment

A functional movement assessment helps identify any mobility restrictions, movement compensations, or control deficits that may be contributing to your symptoms or affecting performance.

Objective Strength Testing

Using advanced handheld dynamometry, we objectively measure the strength of key muscle groups relevant to your sport, injury, or goals. Testing is tailored to each individual and compares strength between both sides of the body to identify any deficits or asymmetries.

Detailed Results Review

Your results are explained during your appointment, helping you understand exactly where your strengths and weaknesses lie, how they relate to your symptoms or performance, and what areas require improvement.

Personalised Rehabilitation & Performance Programme

Based on your assessment findings, you’ll receive a tailored exercise programme designed to improve strength, address imbalances, reduce injury risk, and help you achieve your goals.

Progress Monitoring

Repeat testing allows us to objectively measure your progress over time, monitor recovery, and guide safe progression back to sport, work, or everyday activities.

Who Is This Assessment For?

Our Strength & Performance Assessment is suitable for:

  • Runners

  • Rugby, GAA and football players

  • MMA, BJJ, Judo and wrestling athletes

  • Gym-goers

  • Individuals recovering from surgery (ACL, hip, knee, shoulder and other orthopaedic procedures)

  • Anyone recovering from injury

  • Anyone looking to improve strength, movement, performance and reduce injury risk

Why Choose Objective Strength Testing?

Unlike traditional strength assessments, objective muscle testing provides accurate, measurable data that allows us to:

  • Identify muscle weaknesses and imbalances.

  • Compare strength between limbs.

  • Monitor rehabilitation progress.

  • Support return-to-sport decisions with objective evidence.

  • Build a rehabilitation programme specific to your needs.

Why Choose Our Physiotherapy Clinic in Ashbourne?

At our Ashbourne clinic, we pride ourselves on delivering expert, evidence-based physiotherapy in a friendly and supportive environment. Every patient receives a thorough assessment, an individualised treatment plan, and clear guidance throughout their recovery.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, or looking to improve your mobility and performance, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Book your appointment today and take the first step towards moving better, feeling stronger, and living pain-free.