The Select Medical
Learning Center
In partnership with VALD
LEARNING MATERIALS
Learn how to use and implement your VALD systems through curated set of content for you.
GETTING STARTED
Start here for articles that will get you acquainted with your new VALD Systems.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Series of videos guiding you through the application of VALD systems to your patients' pathologies.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Video guides to help you explore helpful and useful features of your VALD systems.
NORMATIVE DATA
Valuable point of reference data to enhance data insights and assist you and your patients.
NORMATIVE DATA
Valuable point of reference data to enhance data insights and assist you and your patients.
FURTHER LEARNING
EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES
Select videos from our webinar series that covers in-depth topics and application case studies for your benefit.
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KNOWLEDGE BASE
The VALD support site is home to hundreds of guides designed to help you with every aspect of using your VALD systems.
Have questions? The Knowledge Base has the answers.
YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
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GETTING STARTED
These articles will assist you in getting acquainted with ForceDecks, DynaMo, and the VALD Hub platform.
Get started with VALD Hub
The platform that connects all your VALD systems together. Easily manage profiles, users, and results data in one place.
Get started with ForceDecks
Get to know your ForceDecks - force plates designed to test functional movement, dynamic strength, asymmetry and balance.
Get started with DynaMo
Get to know your DynaMo - a handheld, portable dynamometer with hundreds of strength and range of motion tests to choose from.
Create new users
Set up new clinicians in your system, enabling them to immediately start testing and viewing results for patients.
Set up user permissions
Set your clinicians up for success by giving them access to specific features, and choosing which profile data they can see.
Create new profiles
Set up a profile for any new patients in VALD Hub, then start testing immediately.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Introduction to the VALD ForceDecks System
Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to the VAL ForceDecks System
- How ForceDecks collects objective data to drive better patient outcomes
- How you can incorporate ForceDecks into your everyday practice
Key Resources
ForceDecks Starter's GuideUsing the ForceDecks iOS application
Learning Outcomes
- Navigate the ForceDecks iOS application for data collection
- Understand the Auto Detect and Pre Select test options
- Generate normative data for Select Medical with profiles
Key Resources
ForceDecks Starter's GuidePrint results in VALD Hub
Learning Outcomes
- How to print test results for an individual
- Understand the Auto Detect and Pre Select test options
- How to print test results for a groups
Key Resources
Print overview reports in VALD HubForceDecks with an ACL injury at early stage
Learning Outcomes
- Common ForceDecks tests used for measuring lower extremities after an ACL reconstruction
- Ways to implement ForceDecks into your patient assessment
- Key data points that can be used to interpret the test results
Key Resources
ForceDecks Starter's GuideForceDecks with an ACL injury at mid stage
Learning Outcomes
- Common ForceDecks tests used to track a patient’s mid stage ACL rehabilitation
- Ways to implement ForceDecks into your patient assessment
- Key data points that can be used to interpret the test results
Key Resources
ForceDecks Starter's GuideForceDecks with an ACL injury at late stage
Learning Outcomes
- Using ForceDecks in your clinical assessment to track a patient’s late stage ACL rehabilitation
- Ways to implement ForceDecks into your patient assessment
- Key data points that can be used to interpret the test results
Key Resources
ForceDecks Starter's GuideForceDecks with a Total Knee Replacement
Learning Outcomes
- Common ForceDecks tests used to track a patient’s rehabilitation after a total knee reconstruction
- Ways to implement ForceDecks into your patient assessment
- Key data points that can be used to interpret the test results
Key Resources
Video Playlist Covers
- Introduction to the VALD ForceDecks System
- Using the ForceDecks iOS application
- ForceDecks with an ACL injury at early stage
- ForceDecks with an ACL injury at mid stage
- ForceDecks with an ACL injury at late stage
- ForceDecks with a Total Knee Replacement
- Getting Started with DynaMo in your Clinical Practice
- Configure Metrics in ForceDecks iOS
- Configure ForceDecks Metrics in VALD Hub
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding on how ForceDecks work
- How to conduct tests using the iOS app
- How to incorporate ForceDecks into your everyday practice
- How to get started with your DynaMo
- How to configure custom metrics for ForceDecks and VALD Hub
TIPS AND TRICKS
Video Playlist Covers
- Tips and Tricks with DynaMo
- Printing results in VALD Hub
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding common printing workflows in VALD Hub
- Testing with DynaMo
- Implementing DynaMo testing into your clinical workflow
Key Resources
DynaMo Starter's GuideDynaMo Quick Start
Getting started with DynaMo in your clinical practice
Learning Outcomes
- Using the DynaMo iOS App
- Testing with DynaMo
- Implementing DynaMo testing into your clinical workflow
Key Resources
Practitioner's Guide
to Force Plates.
We know force plates can be daunting. That's why we created this guide to help answer questions, dispel some misconceptions and give you confidence to get started on your force plate journey.
EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES
Force plates 101 featuring ForceDecks
How can we improve client engagement with force plates?
Using force plates to identify falls risk in older adults
Force plates in clinical practice
Including force plate analysis in athlete monitoring following ACLR
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YOUR DEDICATED CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
Gabriel Manoel
Prior to joining VALD, Gabriel spent over a decade in elite professional sport and clinical practice in the United States, working within various roles across rehabilitation, performance, and sports science. Gabriel holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy. Gabriel utilizes his clinical expertise and applied knowledge to better assist your team.