OPTIMISE YOUR ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE

Our Youth Athlete Development Protocols are suitable for a wide variety of individuals:

• Those looking to get started on their athletic ​journey
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• Athletes who have struggled with injuries that limit their potential
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• Youth/Adolescent athletes looking to gain data-driven insights into their performance & development
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• Parents looking to provide their child with the support & guidance to help them achieve their athletic potential
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Choosing TESTING AT GymTherapy means you will benefit from:

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• Experienced insights into your strength, balance, mobility, fitness and injury prevention
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• Data-driven insights into your health and performance
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• Specific testing and monitoring using contemporary technology
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• Personalised program recommendations specific to your needs and goals
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• A collaborative approach to ensure you receive the service you need
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We gain data during our protocols on a variety of metrics important for youth athlete development and performance:

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• Motor Control: Described as the initiation, grading, and regulation of movement involving the musculoskeletal and nervous system.
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• Strength Capacity: Also described as strength endurance, capacity measurements and programming assist in improving fatigue resistance of muscles.
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• Peak Height Velocity: Peak Height Velocity (PHV) refers to the period during which an adolescent experiences their fastest rate of growth in height during puberty. It is a key indicator in growth and development studies and marks the most rapid growth phase in a child’s height. PHV typically occurs during the growth spurt associated with puberty and is used as a benchmark to assess physical maturity.
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• Apophyseal Injuries: Apophyseal injuries are injuries that occur at an apophysis, which is the growth plate where a tendon attaches to a bone. These injuries are common in growing children and adolescents, as their bones are still developing and the apophysis is a weaker area compared to surrounding structures like tendons or muscles.
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• Running Gait Deviations: A variety of deviations may be present during the running gait cycle that contribute to reduced efficiency, performance and increased injury risk. These are assessed through our IMU and video analysis technology.
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• Proprioception: Proprioception is the neuromuscular system's ability to sense the position, movement, and spatial orientation of the body and its parts. It is mediated by specialized sensory receptors known as proprioceptors, located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules. Proprioception is integral to motor control, postural stability, and coordinated movement.