Unlocking Athletic Secrets Through Data

In this episode of the "Crackin' Backs" podcast, we're excited to welcome Dr. Trent Nessler, a sports medicine physical therapist with over 20 years of experience and an expert in ACL rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return to sport​​​​. Dr. Nessler is the brain behind the innovative ViMove+ technology, a tool that has revolutionized the way we assess and understand human movement in athletes and first responders​​​​.

ViMove+ is a flagship clinical product featuring medical-grade wearable sensor technology. It's designed as a screening tool to assess core and lower limb function, providing immediate, easy-to-understand objective data. The technology includes modules like the Athletic Movement Index (AMI) and Run, with ongoing development for modules targeting the Low Back, Knee, Balance, and Neck areas. These tools empower healthcare practitioners to evaluate various aspects of the body in a comprehensive manner​​​​.


The technology works by guiding users to place sensors on the lower back and legs, measuring movement, speed, cadence, balance, core control, and asymmetries. This approach provides a holistic assessment of movement, allowing for the screening of both healthy individuals and those returning from injury. ViMove+ instantly generates a report that identifies any movement dysfunctions, with TGA & FDA cleared objective data. Additionally, it suggests corrective exercises as recommendations, making it a valuable tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation​​​​​​.


In this podcast, Dr. Nessler will discuss how ViMove+ AMI has been used to assess movement in over 70,000 athletes and 5,000 first responders, unveiling surprising insights and patterns from this massive dataset. He will explore the increased risk of ACL tears following concussions and delve into the balance between leveraging data from tools like ViMove+ AMI and relying on clinical instincts when assessing individuals. Furthermore, Dr. Nessler will share his insights on the future of objective movement measurement and its potential to reshape sports medicine.


Join us for an enlightening conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare, and how it's paving the way for a new era in sports medicine and injury prevention.

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