Strength Assessment at The Functional Physio

At The Functional Physio, we’re always looking for ways to elevate the way our clients train, perform, and stay injury-free. One of the most powerful tools we use to do that is AXIT Strength Testing - an evidence-based system that gives us precise, real-time insights into your strength, muscle imbalances, and movement quality.

Whether you're a runner, hybrid athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to move well and get strong with confidence, AXIT allows us to tailor your training and rehab with accuracy, not guesswork.

What Is AXIT Strength Assessment?

The AXIT system uses advanced force plates and dynamometers to measure strength, power, asymmetry, and muscle output. Unlike traditional manual strength testing, AXIT gives us hard data - objective numbers that tell us:

• How strong you truly are

• Whether one side is working harder than the other

• Which muscle groups may be underperforming

• How much force you produce in key movements

• How your strength compares over time

Why We Use It at The Functional Physio

As clinicians, our job is to help you move better, perform better, and stay injury-free. AXIT helps us do exactly that.

1. It identifies imbalances early

Small left/right differences can turn into bigger problems down the track — reduced performance, recurring niggles, or even overload injuries. AXIT highlights these differences instantly so we can fix them before they become an issue.

2. It guides your strength programming

Data helps us prescribe the right exercises, right load, and right progression for you.This means faster results, more efficient training, and improved performance.

3. It measures progress objectively

Strength gains are motivating — and seeing your numbers climb is even better.AXIT allows us to track improvements over weeks and months so you can see exactly how your body is adapting.

4. It supports return-to-sport decisions

Coming back from injury?We don’t just rely on symptoms — we use data to ensure:

• strength is back to baseline

• asymmetries are corrected

• load tolerance meets the demands of your sport

  
  

This means safer, smarter return-to-run, return-to-Hyrox, and return-to-gym decisions.

How We Use AXIT With Runners

Runners are notorious for pushing through niggles, managing overload, and balancing tight training schedules. AXIT helps us pinpoint the root of issues like:

• niggly knees

• Achilles tightness

• hamstring strains

• recurring glute weakness

• hip drop or instability

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By assessing lower-limb strength, rate of force development, and single-leg balance, we can personalise your running strength plan — whether you're training for Melbourne Marathon, Hyrox, or just trying to run consistently without pain.

What an AXIT Session Looks Like

Your 60-minute AXIT assessment includes:

1. Movement screening

2. Strength testing (quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes)

3. Isometric testing (e.g., mid-thigh pull, hip strength)

4. Power analysis using the force plates

5. Discussion + personalised plan

6. Programming built around your results

   
   

You leave with clear insights and a roadmap for improving strength, stability, and performance.

Want to Book an AXIT Strength Assessment?

Click the link or send us a message to book your assessment and take the guesswork out of your training.