TruStrength™

Unlocking accurate strength metrics to improve training outcomes

The Challenge

The rehabilitation and training of athletes is frequently based on subjective observations and feelings rather than on a quantitative approach. To enhance the efficacy of training regimens, technological solutions can be leveraged. This assumption is supported by the fact that the global sports technology market is estimated to grow from over $20 billion in 2022 to nearly four times this size by 2032, indicating significant growth potential.

The Solution

The TruStrength^TM portable fixed dynamometer is a compact device, approximately the size of a fist, which is capable of measuring pushing (compressive) and pulling (tensile) forces from 1 N (100 gm) to 10,000 N (1000 kg). The product is designed for easy movement between a rack and a plinth and can then be fixed to either piece of equipment.

TruStrength's^TM objective is to enhance the quantitative accuracy of rehabilitation procedures, thereby optimising patient outcomes. Furthermore, it can be used as a training tool, enabling the quantification of previously difficult-to-measure movements.

Our Contribution

Professor John Cronin, a world-renowned sports scientist and member of the AUT SPRINZ (Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand) institute, initially collaborated with Kiwi Texas, who provided funding for the early prototype development phase. The following collaboration with the US sports technology company Hawkin Dynamics enabled the commercialisation of the performance technology, which is now known as Hawkin TruStrength (HTS).