Force plates, once exclusive to elite athletes and research labs, are now transforming injury management and rehabilitation in everyday practice. At WEIT Clinic, we’re excited to incorporate this cutting-edge technology to help you recover faster and stronger. But what are force plates, and how can they help? Let’s dive in.

What Is a Force Plate?

Think of a force plate as a super-smart scale. Unlike a standard scale that only measures weight, a force plate captures forces from all four corners, tracking your movements in every direction—forward, backward, side-to-side, and up-and-down—multiple times per second. Often used in pairs, force plates analyze your left and right sides separately, providing a detailed picture of how your body moves and distributes force over time.

How Can Force Plates Help with Your Recovery?

Force plates are game-changers in rehabilitation, offering precise data to guide your recovery. Here’s how they make a difference:

Improving Balance and Reducing Falls Risk
Poor balance increases your risk of falling. Force plates detect tiny sways in your posture, measuring how quickly you stabilize. This reveals your balance quality and falls risk. By tracking these metrics, your physiotherapist can design and monitor balance exercises to keep you steady and safe.
Tracking Your Recovery Progress
Force plates measure the strength you exert through each side of your body, highlighting imbalances between your injured and healthy sides. For instance, if you’re recovering from a knee injury, they can show if you’re favoring your uninjured leg. Regular measurements track your progress, ensuring your rehab plan is working and helping you regain strength evenly.
Ensuring You’re Fully Recovered
Traditional strength tests, like manual assessments or dynamometers, measure muscle strength but don’t show how well you move. Force plates analyze your movement patterns in real-time, revealing if you’re favoring one side or moving inefficiently, which could risk re-injury. This ensures you return to activities—like running or sports—only when you’re truly ready.
Solving Recurring Injuries
Ever had a nagging injury that keeps coming back, like pain after a long run? Force plates can uncover subtle movement issues that aren’t obvious during a standard clinic visit. By analyzing how you move, they help your therapist pinpoint the root cause and create a targeted plan to stop those injuries for good.

Why Force Plates Matter

Force plates give your physiotherapist a clear, data-driven view of your recovery, making it easier to personalize your rehab plan. They’re especially helpful for tricky or long-term injuries, ensuring you recover fully, avoid setbacks, and move with confidence. While not every rehab program needs them, they’re a powerful tool for complex cases.

Ready to Learn More?

Curious if force plates could help your recovery? At WEIT Clinic, we use force plates to enhance our rehabilitation services. Chat with our team to see if they’re right for you. With their precise insights, force plates could be the key to getting you back to your best.

How Force Plates Can Boost Your Injury Recovery