An athlete movement assessment is a structured, head-to-toe analysis of how you actually move under load: joint ranges, strength and side-to-side symmetry, movement patterns in squatting, hopping, landing and sport-specific actions, plus a review of your training load, footwear and injury history. The output is a written profile of your modifiable risk factors and a prioritised plan to address them.
We are careful about the science here: research is clear that no screening test can predict exactly who will get injured (Bahr, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016). What assessment genuinely does — and what we use it for — is find the correctable deficits behind existing pain, recurring injuries and performance plateaus, and give your training a measurable baseline to progress from. Re-testing then shows in numbers whether the plan is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is measured?
Joint range of motion, muscle strength with side-to-side comparison, single-leg control and balance, hop and landing mechanics, movement quality in fundamental patterns, and sport-specific demands. Plus a structured interview on training load, recovery, previous injuries and goals.
Can this predict my injuries before they happen?
Honestly, no — and be wary of anyone claiming otherwise, because the research says screening cannot predict individual injuries. What it does reliably: uncover deficits worth correcting (a 25% weaker left hamstring, a stiff ankle changing your landing), which are worth correcting whether or not any single test predicts fate.
Who should get assessed?
Athletes with recurring injuries or a niggle that keeps returning, anyone starting a serious training programme or returning after a long break, young athletes entering higher training loads, and athletes who have plateaued and want to find the limiting factor.
What do I receive afterwards?
A written report — your measured profile, the priority deficits, and a corrective/strength programme with re-test dates. If treatment is indicated, findings flow directly into your rehabilitation plan.
How long does it take, and how should I come prepared?
60–90 minutes. Come rested (not straight after a hard session), in training kit with your usual sports footwear, and bring details of your typical training week.
