At ØRKA Performance, we use VALD technology to support your physiotherapy care. This system allows us to measure strength, movement, balance, and performance in an objective way, so we can better assess injuries, track your progress, and tailor your treatment.

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Purpose of Data Collection

At ØRKA Performance, the collection of individual performance and health data is central to our mission of elevating the quality, precision, and personalization of the care we provide.

Through the use of advanced measurement tools, including VALD technology, we gather objective metrics related to strength, movement, rate of force development balance, explosiveness, reactive strength and speed. These measures allow our clinical and performance teams to gain a deeper understanding of each individual’s current function, capacity, and areas of opportunity.

We use these insights as the foundation for rehabilitation planning, return-to-sport decision-making, and performance optimization. Our guiding principle is to create data-driven strategies tailored to the unique goals of every client—whether that’s restoring movement after injury or unlocking higher levels of athletic performance.

Beyond individual care, the structured collection and analysis of this data also support ØRKA Performance’s broader goal of advancing evidence-based practice within rehabilitation and sport science. By evaluating anonymized, aggregated data, our team can refine our assessment models, improve outcome tracking, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge that informs best practices in human performance and recovery.

Data Usage

The information collected through our systems may include, but is not limited to:

• Baseline and follow-up testing data

• Ongoing performance monitoring or re-testing

• In-season or phase-based assessments

• Exit or discharge testing results

• output based on participation within rehabilitation or performance ecosystem (e.g. session by session or sports rehab program model)

This data helps us evaluate progress, identify trends, injury risk, and ensure that every treatment and training program is grounded in objective evidence.

What information is collected

When you complete a VALD assessment, the system records:

• Strength, movement, balance, and range of motion results

• Device and session details (e.g., date, test type, and results linked to you)

• For certain surgical cases (such as ACL reconstruction), we may collect and track additional clinical details including the referring surgeon, graft selection, side of injury (laterality), and the dates specific rehabilitation milestones are achieved (e.g., walking independently, running, returning to change of direction, return to technical training, and full return to sport). The purpose of collecting this information is to improve the precision and safety of our rehabilitation process. Much of the published research surrounding surgical benchmarks is derived from professional or elite male athletic populations, which may not reflect the demographics of the clients we serve. By analyzing anonymized data across different age groups, competition levels, and sexes, we can better understand realistic recovery timelines and performance benchmarks for populations such as 16–18-year-old female athletes or 20–25-year-old collegiate competitors. This allows our team to make more informed, evidence-based return-to-sport decisions and to promote consistent, safe outcomes across our rehabilitation programs.

This information is considered personal health information.

How your information is used

We use VALD data to:

• Provide you with physiotherapy assessment and treatment

• Track your recovery and monitor progress over time

• Inform clinical decision-making

We will not use this information for other purposes (such as research or benchmarking) unless you provide separate consent.

Where your information is stored

Your results are stored securely by VALD in their electronic system. In some cases, these servers may be located outside of Canada. While these countries may have different privacy rules, VALD applies strict safeguards to protect your information.

Your privacy rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access your information and request a copy

• Ask us to correct any inaccurate information

• Withdraw your consent for secondary uses (such as research or benchmarking) at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact ØRKA Performance at [email protected].

For ORKA privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our privacy policy: https://orkaperformance.com/privacy-policy.

Voluntary Participation
Your participation in any research or benchmarking use of your data is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to allow your information to be used for research purposes, and your decision will not affect your access to treatment or the quality of care you receive at ØRKA Performance.

Withdrawal from Research or Benchmarking
You may withdraw your consent for research or benchmarking use of your data at any time by contacting ØRKA Performance. When possible, your information will be removed from future analyses or research databases. This will not affect your ongoing care or your relationship with the clinic.

Confidentiality
Any data used for research or benchmarking will be de-identified to remove your name and other personal identifiers before analysis. Your personal information will be stored securely and accessed only by authorized ØRKA Performance personnel or approved research partners, in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

Safeguards

Both ØRKA Performance and VALD use secure systems and technical safeguards to protect your personal health information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Questions?

If you have questions about how your information is collected, used, or stored, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 587-416-5912

You may also view VALD’s full privacy policy here: https://valdperformance.gdprpage.com/