I have been a patient of Nick’s for many years, using custom orthotics and various treatments. Nick and the team always provides a knowledgeable, friendly and helpful approach to everything. After many years of extreme exercise leading to a recent arthritis diagnosis in my foot, his treatment helped me complete a 50k ultra marathon in the Swiss Alps. Thank you.
Strength Analysis in Romsey
Objective strength testing, so progress is measured rather than estimated.
How It Works
Your Initial Consultation
Before beginning any strength or performance programme, it’s vital that we fully understand you as an individual. That’s why every journey at NK Active starts with an initial consultation.
This session allows us to take a complete history of your health, lifestyle, activity levels, and goals. We’ll identify the root causes of any aches, pains, or performance limitations and determine the most appropriate next steps.
Starting with an initial consultation ensures that:
- You book the right service for your needs.
- Any underlying issues are identified early.
- We create a tailored plan that’s safe, realistic, and effective.
- Your investment of time, effort, and money is focused where it will make the biggest difference.
An initial consultation is the foundation of every service we provide — whether you’re a runner chasing a PB, an athlete aiming for peak performance, or simply someone who wants to stay active for years to come.
Assessment
Strength Testing at NK Active
Strength testing replaces guesswork with real measurements. We use specialist equipment to measure your strength and power and to spot imbalances between your left and right sides. Your clinician then uses those results to build an exercise plan around what your body needs.
Most people only think about strength once something starts to hurt. Testing lets you find weak spots early, whether you’re training for a race, recovering from an injury or want to stay active as you get older.
Why Strength Matters
Strength supports almost everything you do, from climbing the stairs to running a half marathon. When a muscle group is weaker than it should be, or one side is working harder than the other, other parts of the body often have to make up for it. Over time this can show up as aches, niggles or recurring injuries.
Objective testing helps us to:
- Find weaknesses and imbalances that are hard to spot by eye
- Set a clear baseline so you can see real progress
- Focus your exercise plan where it will make the biggest difference
- Track your improvement during rehab or through the season
Technology
How We Test Your Strength
We use dynamometers and force plates, the same kind of technology used with professional athletes. Together they measure how much force your muscles produce and how much power you can generate. That gives us an accurate picture of your strength across the body.
Your clinician will explain your results in plain terms and show you what they mean for your training, your recovery and your day-to-day activity.
How We Interpret Your Scoring
The AXiT system that we use for strength testing has accumulated a vast amount of patient data (over a million user assessments) through an anonymised database, which allows us to compare your results with other people of your demographic:
- Age
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
The tests are carried out on individual muscle groups and so testing might show that you have incredibly strong knees but that your hips are weaker. We can then advise on whether you are average or below/above average in order to shape your plan.
Assessment
Your Strength Testing Options
Every route starts with an initial consultation, so we can check that strength testing is the right next step for you. From there, you can choose the option that suits your goals:
- Body Strength Analysis: a detailed assessment with a personalised exercise plan to get you started. This is great if you see a physio elsewhere or it’s just not practical to do your rehab with us due to distance.
- NK Active Move Forward programme: a guided series of appointments, with strength testing carried out at your first and last appointment. The first appointment sets the baseline for your rehab and the repeated testing at the final appointment shows you how far you’ve come and what you might need to work on next.
- Athlete Screening: performance-focused testing for individual athletes and sports teams. This is a bespoke service and so contact us directly if this is of interest to you.
- Repeat strength testing: we may recommend repeat strength testing if we feel that it would help you on your journey. In this case we can repeat testing as required, perhaps every 3, 6 or 12 months, to monitor your progress, review your plan and to reach your goals.
Rehabilitation
Body Strength Analysis
The Body Strength Analysis (BSA) is a proactive appointment for anyone looking to understand and improve their strength, flexibility, and balance. Whether you’ve noticed small aches, want to remain active as you get older, or simply want a clearer picture of your physical resilience, this service gives you a personalised report with actionable steps to keep you moving forward.
You will need to attend an initial appointment first, to check that this is the right next step for you. The BSA will give you a good understanding of your current strengths and weaknesses, which can be a great option if you need some advice and diagnostics but not a full rehab programme. The appointment lasts up to 90 minutes. See our pricing page for current fees.
Included in this appointment:
- Discussion about exercise history and future goals
- Diagnostic strength testing
- Creation of an exercise plan to start your journey
- Agreement on next steps to suit your circumstances
After attending this appointment, you will have a number of options available to you:
Assessment
Your Options After a Body Strength Analysis
NK Active Move Forward programme
Following the Body Strength Analysis, this programme is a series of 5 appointments over 2-3 months, with strength testing repeated at the final appointment.
Work independently
Manage your exercise plan yourself or with a physio. In this case, we would recommend that you attend for periodic reviews to check how you are progressing. For example, a repeat strength test at 3-6 months would highlight any changes in your strength and whether your plan was in need of review.
Attend for review appointments
Attend for periodic review appointments with a member of our rehab team: a review appointment, or a repeat strength test and plan review. See our pricing page for current fees.
For Sport
Athlete Screening
For teams or individual athletes, Athlete Screening provides precise, objective data using force plates and dynamometers. We measure baseline strength and power across the body to highlight areas for improvement.
Benefits include:
- Performance optimisation: tailored data for training programmes.
- Injury prevention: early identification of imbalances.
- Tracking progress: monitor improvements in-season or during rehab.
This service is ideal for pre-season baselining, mid-season check-ins, or return-to-play assessments.
For individual athletes, a one-off screening session is an initial appointment with a member of our rehab team followed by strength testing and a plan. This can be completed in one visit, if preferred, lasting approximately 2 hours. You can book an initial appointment via the link below, or call us on 01794 840155 to combine both appointments into one visit.
If you are enquiring on behalf of a sports teams/groups of athletes, please contact us to discuss our day rates.
Why It Helps
Why Choose NK Active?
- Evidence-based testing with cutting-edge technology (Vicon 3D cameras, dynamometers, force plates).
- Services tailored for runners, athletes, and anyone who wants to stay active.
- A focus on long-term results, not quick fixes.
- Delivered by expert podiatrists and rehabilitation specialists who understand sport and movement.
