ORKA Performance Testing — preview

Strength & Power Testing · Calgary · Edmonton · Charlottetown

If you're not
measuring,
you're guessing

Blind spots in your physical performance are what put you back on the sideline. Walk out of a session on the force plates knowing exactly where you stand and exactly what to work on.

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The system

Perførmance testing

Performance testing at ØRKA exists to take the guesswork out of return to sport and season-long monitoring. We use an advanced testing system to find the physical gaps, then build rehab and programming around what the data actually says. Our ACL protocol alone runs 21 metrics across multiple timelines using VALD Performance hardware — ForceFrame, ForceDecks, NordBord, SmartSpeed and DynaMo. Every athlete gets a baseline before programming starts, so your investment is pointed at your goals rather than a template.

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What we measure

Six windows into
how you produce force

Every device below answers a different question. Together they tell us where force is being lost, which side is doing the work and how much room you have before you're back to competing.

01 · VALD ForceDecks

Jump & landing

Dual force plates capture what a stopwatch can't — how quickly you build force, how you absorb it on landing, and how evenly the work is split between limbs.

Peak powerRFDLimb symmetryLanding load

02 · VALD ForceFrame

Isometric strength

Fixed-frame testing for hip, groin, knee and shoulder strength. This is where side-to-side imbalances show up long before they turn into a strain.

AdductionAbductionQuad / hamImbalance %

03 · VALD NordBord

Hamstring capacity

Eccentric hamstring strength, measured rather than estimated. One of the clearest markers we have for hamstring injury risk and for sprint readiness.

Eccentric forceL/R splitFatigue index

04 · VALD SmartSpeed

Speed & change of direction

Timing gates for acceleration, top-end speed and cutting. Strength on a plate means little if it doesn't show up in the first ten metres.

10m / 20m splitMax velocityCOD deficit

05 · VALD DynaMo

Joint strength & range

Handheld dynamometry for the joints a frame can't reach — ankle, shoulder rotation, cervical. Fast, repeatable and easy to re-test week to week.

Isometric forceRange of motionRatios

06 · Readiness screening

The part data misses

For athletes coming back from injury we add psychological readiness measures alongside the physical ones. Passing the tests and trusting the knee are not the same thing.

ACL-RSIConfidenceGoal review

Inside the facility

What is the sport science area?

A dedicated testing floor inside the clinic — force plates, frames and timing gates in one place, so testing happens where you rehab and train instead of somewhere across town.

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The process

Four steps, start to report

01 Step

History & goals

We go through your injury history, training background and what you're actually chasing this season. That decides which metrics are worth collecting.

02 Step

Test

The fun part. Sixty minutes on the plates, the frame and the gates, collecting everything we need to make educated calls on your program.

03 Step

Review the data

Your practitioner walks you through the numbers in person, in plain language, and you leave with the next block of your athletic journey mapped out.

04 Step

Get your report

An individualised report breaking down every result and the exact plan to close the gaps. Yours to keep and share with your coaches.

Metrics · ACL protocol

VALD systems

Minute session

Testing locations

Pricing

What is your investment?

Three ways in, depending on whether you're baselining for the first time, building a full return-to-sport picture, or coming back for a re-test.

Re-testing

$175

Per session

For athletes who have already completed an initial testing session
Same battery, re-run so results are directly comparable
Progress tracked against your original baseline

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Most booked

Elite package

$250

One-time

60 minute testing session led by the Director of Performance
In-person review of your data
Printout from the VALD Performance Hub
Discounted re-testing fee if you do not enter the OPP

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Championship · return to sport

$350

One-time

60 minute testing session led by the Director of Performance
In-person review of your data
Full communication with your integrated team — coaches, therapists, medical
Performance Development Plan included
Discounted re-testing fee if you do not enter the OPP

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Testimonials

What our athletes say

“

Awesome place to work out with great staff and a great environment. I’ve been here for performance and injury rehab, with both experiences being super positive.

Jonah S.

Swimmer

“

ØRKA has been one of the best places I’ve trained at in pursuit of the Paralympics — great environment and even better staff. 10/10.

Ryan S.

Wheelchair Basketball

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ØRKA has the best staff! They are very welcoming and professional. When it comes to training you to get better, this is the place.

Kate S.

Soccer

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Discovery call

Not sure which package fits, or whether testing is the right next step at all? Book a call with Taylor Evernden, our Director of Performance, and get a straight answer before you spend anything.

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Our commitment

Stand-up
experience, or
your money back

We're confident enough in how a testing session runs that we back it with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your appointment, say so and we'll refund it.

Must be raised immediately following the appointment, before any reports are created and delivered.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What actually happens in a testing session?

You spend roughly 60 minutes with the Director of Performance moving through the battery — force plate jumps and landings, isometric strength on the frame, hamstring testing on the NordBord, and timing gates if speed is relevant to your sport. We talk through your history and goals first so we only collect what matters.

Who is performance testing for?

Any athlete who wants objective numbers rather than a feel. That includes athletes returning from injury, athletes entering a new season and wanting a baseline, and athletes who have plateaued and want to know why. You do not need to be rehabbing at ØRKA to book.

Do I need to be injured to book?

No. Roughly half of the athletes we test are healthy and baselining ahead of a season. Baseline data is what makes a return-to-sport decision meaningful later — without it we are comparing you to a population average instead of to yourself.

What technology do you use?

VALD Performance hardware throughout — ForceDecks dual force plates, ForceFrame, NordBord, SmartSpeed timing gates and DynaMo. Results are stored in the VALD Performance Hub so re-tests sit directly against your history.

What do I get afterwards?

An in-person walkthrough of your data on the day, plus an individualised report breaking down every result and the plan to close the gaps. The Championship package also includes full communication with your coaches, therapists and medical team.

How often should I re-test?

For athletes in rehab, testing is tied to the phase of the protocol rather than the calendar. For healthy athletes, most re-test every three to four months, or at natural points in the season — pre-season, mid-season, off-season.

How does testing fit into ACL rehabilitation?

Our ACL protocol runs 21 metrics across multiple timelines. Testing is what moves you between the five stages of the pathway — you progress on data, not on the number of weeks since surgery.

What should I wear and bring?

Training kit and the footwear you compete in. If you have had surgery or imaging, bring the operative report or any prior testing data — it gives us context for what we are looking at.

Is testing covered by insurance?

Performance testing is a performance service rather than a treatment, so it is generally not billable to extended health. If your session is part of a physiotherapy plan of care, speak with your therapist about how it is structured.

Where can I get tested?

Calgary, Edmonton and Charlottetown. Apply through the form and we will confirm availability at your location.