Injury Prevention Screening

What Is Injury Prevention Screening?

 

Injury prevention screening is a detailed assessment of the body in motion, rather than a focus on pain or isolated joints.

 

The assessment looks at:

 

• Balance and control

• Movement quality

• Joint position and alignment

• Range of movement

• Coordination between different parts of the body

• How the body responds to load and demand

 

This type of screening is best performed when you are pain free or minimally symptomatic, as it allows us to identify early warning signs rather than compensations created by pain.

 

 

Why Screening Is Best Done Before Pain Appears

 

Pain often changes how the body moves. When pain is present, movement patterns adapt to protect the area, which can mask the original cause of the problem.

 

By screening when there is no pain or restriction:

 

• Movement patterns are clearer

• Imbalances are easier to identify

• Risk factors can be addressed early

• Training can progress more safely

• The likelihood of injury is significantly reduced

 

This proactive approach allows us to reduce exposure to injury rather than simply reacting to it.

 

 

What We Assess During Injury Prevention Screening

 

During your screening, we assess how your body performs through a range of controlled movements and functional tasks.

 

This includes:

 

• Static posture and alignment

• Dynamic movement patterns

• Balance and stability

• Joint mobility and control

• Symmetry between sides

• Load tolerance

• Coordination during sport- or activity-related movements

 

The focus is not on perfection, but on identifying inefficiencies, restrictions or overload patterns that may increase injury risk over time.

 

 

Who Benefits Most From Injury Prevention Screening?

 

This service is particularly valuable for:

 

 

People Returning to Training or Activity

 

• Individuals getting back to the gym after a break or holidays

• People returning to sport after time off

• Those restarting activity following injury or illness

• Anyone increasing training intensity or frequency

 

 

Athletes and Active Individuals

 

• Amateur and competitive athletes

• Runners, cyclists and swimmers

• Team sport participants

• Strength and conditioning clients

 

 

Performers and Professionals

 

• Dancers and performing artists

• Professionals preparing for competitions or performances

• Individuals working at high physical demand levels

• People whose livelihood depends on consistent physical performance

 

 

Anyone Starting a New Program

 

• People beginning a new gym program

• Those learning a new skill or discipline

• Individuals changing training style or coach

• People increasing workload or complexity

 

In short, anyone who wants to move better, train smarter and reduce injury risk can benefit from injury prevention screening.

 

 

What Happens After the Screening?

 

Once the assessment is complete, we provide a clear and individualised plan based on your results.

 

This may include:

 

• Targeted exercise prescription

• Mobility or stretching strategies

• Hands-on treatment if required

• Rehabilitation exercises where needed

• Movement awareness and control strategies

• Advice around training load and progression

 

The goal is to restore balance in movement, improve joint position and optimise range of movement so the body can tolerate load more efficiently.

 

 

How Injury Prevention Reduces Injury Risk

 

By addressing:

 

• Movement imbalance

• Joint restriction

• Poor load distribution

• Reduced control or stability

 

We reduce unnecessary stress on tissues and joints.

 

When movement is balanced and joints move through appropriate ranges with good control, the body is far less exposed to injury during training, work or performance.

 

This approach helps:

 

• Reduce recurring injuries

• Improve performance consistency

• Increase confidence in movement

• Support long-term physical health

 

 

A Proactive Approach to Long-Term Performance

 

Injury prevention screening is not about limiting activity. It is about enabling you to train, perform and move with greater confidence and resilience.

 

At our clinic, the focus is on preventing problems before they start, rather than waiting until pain forces you to stop.

 

 

Book an Injury Prevention Screening

 

If you are planning to increase training, return to activity or prepare for competition, injury prevention screening can help identify potential risks early and guide safe, effective progression.