Who Can Benefit from Rehabilitation and Performance Testing?

At Rise Health Group, we believe in the principle, “What gets measured gets managed.” Our aim is to eliminate the guesswork from rehabilitation and performance services by employing precise testing protocols that track a range of physical performance metrics. This data allows us to identify weaknesses or imbalances and tailor our interventions to target them effectively. Additionally, it helps us assess progress and determine when clients are ready to advance to the next stage of their rehabilitation or performance plan.

Why Choose Testing at Rise Health Group?

We utilise state-of-the-art equipment to ensure accurate, reliable assessments that track your progress towards your goals. Over the past 25 years, we have refined our testing protocols to maintain high standards and credibility. Our collaborations with the Rowville Sports Academy, Deakin University, South Belgrave Football Club, Scoresby Football Club, and Rowville Football Club ensure that our methods remain up-to-date and industry-leading.

Our Advanced Testing Equipment Includes:

• VALD ForceDecks

• VALD NordBord

• VALD DYNAMO

• VALD SMARTSPEED Timing Gates

• RepOne Linear Transducer (VBT Unit)

• Vertical Jump Testing

Meet Our Head of Testing, Xavier Velten

Xavier Velten, our Head of Testing, holds a degree in Exercise Physiology and Bachelor of exercise and sport science, and has over five years of experience in the industry. Xavier’s expertise in testing athletes and clients from various backgrounds has been instrumental in developing our rigorous testing protocols. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, his services are eligible for claims through Medicare and private health insurance.

How to Book Your Testing Consultation:

• For Health Professionals: If you are referring a client for testing, please complete and email the referral form to xavierv@risehg.com.au. Then, have your client contact us at 9763 9233 to schedule an appointment with Xavier.
• For Clients: If you’re a client wishing to book a testing appointment without a referral, please email xavierv@risehg.com.au with a brief summary of your performance goals. This will allow us to create a personalised testing plan for you.

Complete list of tests available

​Lower Body

• Strength
  • Single leg calf raise isometric strength test on Vald Force Decks​
  • Single leg squat isometric strength test on Vald Force Decks
  • Single leg hip thrust isometric strength test on Vald Force Decks
  • Single leg hamstring bridge isometric strength test on Vald Force Decks
  • Nordic drop testing using Vald NordBord
  • Groin squeeze strength testing using Vald ForceFrame
  • Any isolated strength test using handheld dynamometer:
    • Knee flexion/hamstring curl​
    • Hip abduction/adduction
    • Hip flexion testing
    • Ankle dorsiflexion
    • Hip IR/ER
• Power
  • Single leg or double leg vertical jump using Vald Force Decks​
  • Trap bar squat force-velocity profiling using RepOne VBT Unit
  • Single leg or double leg rebound testing using Fusion Sport Contact Mat
  • Single leg or double leg depth drop plus rebound testing using Vald Force Decks
    • Would usually complete an incremental testing protocol​

​Upper Body

• Strength
  • Pushup isometric strength test using Vald Force Decks​
  • Any isolated strength test using handheld dynamometer:
    • Shoulder IR/ER at:
      • 0 degrees abduction, 0 degrees external rotation​
      • 90 degrees abduction, 0 degrees external rotation
      • 90 degrees abduction, 90 degrees external rotation
    • Shoulder abduction/flexion at 0 and 90 degrees abduction/flexion
    • Shoulder horizontal extension
• Power
  • Plyometric pushup test using Vald Force Decks
  • Single arm med ball throw test​

​Whole Body Performance Testing

• Sprint testing
  • 20-60m sprint tests​ using Fusion Sport Timing Gates
  • Force-velocity profiling Fusion Sport Timing Gates/Playertek GPS Unit
• Agility testing​
  • 505 Agility test​
  • 5-10-5 Agility test

​If you have other protocols you’d like performed using our testing equipment, let us know!