The Use of Force Plates in Physiotherapy: From Assessment to the Application of Strength & Conditioning Principles

Force platforms are currently one of the most reliable and sensitive tools for objectively assessing neuromuscular function. Their use in physical therapy allows for the precise analysis of key variables such as strength, rate of force development, force absorption/production capacity, and motor strategies during dynamic tasks. This course aims to provide clinicians with practical and immediately applicable skills in the use of force platforms, integrating them into the assessment, monitoring, and rehabilitation decision-making process. The main tests, their interpretation, and clinical implications will be explored. A second section will focus on strength and conditioning principles that physical therapists can use to develop evidence-based and data-driven progressive loading programs.