{"id":3987,"date":"2026-04-18T03:01:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3987"},"modified":"2026-07-08T18:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T22:56:24","slug":"sport-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3987","title":{"rendered":"Sport Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cfdu5w-738ca0954944639ce04e4b050cc3f7ce\">\n.avia-section.av-cfdu5w-738ca0954944639ce04e4b050cc3f7ce{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b13.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-cfdu5w-738ca0954944639ce04e4b050cc3f7ce alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25vw av-height-percent_width  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='25' data-av_min_height_opt='percent_width'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3987'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-b4tixw-ad415040e5dd4f74060753503eb4a19e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohgj7qq-043e2cec4611e0f7b18a7937c24259ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock sevices_bookmark'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/performance\/\">Performance<\/a> &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohghwh1-e9d74234b5c1481142d1738b12df43a3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Sport Science<\/h1>\n<h2>Objective Data. Better Decisions. Better Outcomes.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mohl8skb-97dc6d11d63cda1c0425a4909e556c06-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/kootenayhealth.janeapp.com\/'  class='avia-button av-mohl8skb-97dc6d11d63cda1c0425a4909e556c06 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Book Online\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Online<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-8ls4tw-335d27a36a698bcc910184c913d7b785 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3987'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7gsnjo-80ba4b15bdf6e40a1eac4e1d370f6439 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  about_cap_list first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohgjpmr-e9917db5ab448cc2c86f792aee35df24 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Nelson BC Sport Science<\/h2>\n<p>VALD technology is trusted by high-performance organizations around the world to measure, manage, and improve athletes\u2019 strength, power, movement, balance, asymmetry, and overall physical performance. Historically, this level of comprehensive biomechanical analysis was reserved for professional sports teams, but at Kootenay Health Services, we are proud to bring these elite capabilities to our community.<\/p>\n<p>Using advanced sport science technology, our team makes informed, data-driven decisions that support safe training, effective rehabilitation, and optimal performance development. By replacing subjective observation with concrete data, we remove the guesswork from your recovery and athletic training programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mohm17cv-24529230a0a6706147dae212d8b163ab\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mohm17cv-24529230a0a6706147dae212d8b163ab img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mohm17cv-24529230a0a6706147dae212d8b163ab .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mohm17cv-24529230a0a6706147dae212d8b163ab av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  services_image_mobile av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4461 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4461 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT-1030x686.jpg\" alt='' title='_22A9832_EDIT'  height=\"686\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT-1030x686.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22A9832_EDIT.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohm0sri-39d5cf715914405ef1052e64ea8be771 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Technology for Human Performance<\/h3>\n<p>VALD technology enables us to measure and monitor physical performance across court, field, track, individual, and team-based sports. Whether we are analyzing force output during a jump, assessing dynamic balance, mapping out joint mobility constraints, or identifying subtle left-to-right muscular asymmetries, these insights allow us to pinpoint exactly where an athlete excels and where they are most vulnerable to injury.<\/p>\n<h3>How It Works<\/h3>\n<p>The process begins with a comprehensive testing session to establish your baseline physical profile. From there, assessments are repeated at key intervals to track progress, guide programming decisions, and identify potential risk factors early. This continuous feedback loop helps to safely accelerate performance improvements while significantly reducing the risk of overtraining or re-injury as you move through your season or recovery timeline.<\/p>\n<p>At KHS, we invest in industry-leading technology because we know that objective data delivers the clarity needed to unlock your highest potential. Whether you are returning to play after a complex injury, preparing for an upcoming competitive season, or simply striving to optimize your functional fitness, our integrated sport science tools ensure you are always progressing with precision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrco84tw-314fcfd5868505611190d09f2661512b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mrco84tw-314fcfd5868505611190d09f2661512b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mrco84tw-314fcfd5868505611190d09f2661512b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mrco84tw-314fcfd5868505611190d09f2661512b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img 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src=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3362-100x100.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4214 avia-img-lazy-loading-4214 staff-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3362-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3362-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3362-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"staff-info-wrap\"><strong style=\"margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?staff=jessica-fuhr\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">Jessica Fuhr<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #555; line-height: 1.3; display: block;\">CAT(C), RKin, BAET<\/span><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.janeapp.com\/#\/staff_member\/98\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"staff-book-btn\">Book<\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-list-item\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?staff=kate-fergus\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3310-100x100.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4209 avia-img-lazy-loading-4209 staff-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3310-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3310-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3310-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"staff-info-wrap\"><strong style=\"margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?staff=kate-fergus\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">Kate Fergus<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #555; line-height: 1.3; display: block;\">MPT, CAT(C), BKIN<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-list-item\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?staff=raphael-leblanc-cyr\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3337-100x100.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4211 avia-img-lazy-loading-4211 staff-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3337-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3337-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_3337-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"staff-info-wrap\"><strong style=\"margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 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