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The IP-Score: An MOT for Your Body’s Strength, Endurance and Long-Term Health

Nov 26, 2025

The IP-Score: An MOT for Your Body’s Strength, Endurance and Long-Term Health

Most people have regular check-ups for their car, teeth or eyesight — yet almost no one has a structured assessment for the thing they rely on every single day: their body.

At Instant Physio, we developed the IP-Score to change that.

The IP-Score is a simple, objective screening tool that works like an MOT for your strength, endurance and movement capacity. It uses tests supported by normative data (age- and gender-matched averages) and research-informed movement patterns to give you a clear picture of how your body is performing — and where it needs to improve.

Whether you’re aiming to stay active into your 40s, 50s and beyond, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to understand your physical baseline, the IP-Score offers structured insight into your healthspan and long-term resilience.

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Why We Created the IP-Score

Most adults don’t know:

  • how strong they should be for their age

  • what a normal level of endurance looks like

  • whether they are losing strength gradually

  • which weaknesses increase injury risk

  • how far they are from optimal movement capacity

Without this clarity, people often start training blind, push into exercises they’re not ready for, or avoid activities altogether because they lack confidence.

The IP-Score removes the guesswork.
It gives you a clear, measurable baseline and a roadmap for improvement.

How the IP-Score Works

The IP-Score evaluates:

  • Strength (upper body, lower body and core)

  • Muscle endurance

  • Movement control

  • Functional capacity

  • Age-matched performance levels

We select movements that are:

  • well-supported by research

  • linked with reduced injury risk

  • relevant to everyday life

  • directly related to physical independence

  • easy to track over time

The tests are designed to be practical and reproducible, not gimmicky.
They tell us how your body performs the movements you rely on most in daily life.

Normative Data: How You Compare to People Your Age

One of the most powerful aspects of the IP-Score is that it uses normative values — the average strength, endurance and control expected for someone of your age and gender.

This provides context:

  • Are you above average, average, or below average?

  • Which areas are stronger than expected?

  • Which areas need targeted work?

  • What level should you aim for to support long-term health?

Some tests have age- and gender-specific standards.
Others use broader population averages.
Together, they give a clear, honest picture of where your body stands.

Most people find this part highly motivating because it shows exactly:

  • where they sit today

  • what progress looks like

  • what needs to change to improve healthspan

Why These Tests Matter

The movements and endurance tests chosen for the IP-Score are not random. They are selected because they are linked to:

  • better functional capacity

  • reduced injury risk

  • improved joint health

  • better balance

  • greater long-term independence

  • stronger ageing outcomes

For example:

  • Leg strength is strongly associated with balance and fall prevention

  • Grip strength correlates with overall physical capacity

  • Hip endurance relates to back, knee and pelvic health

  • Movement control patterns relate to injury risk during daily tasks

This makes the IP-Score a tool for performance now and protection later.

Endurance Profiling: Understanding Your Muscular Capacity

Endurance profiling forms a key part of the IP-Score.

These tests give insight into the capacity of your muscles — not just how strong they are, but how well they can sustain effort. They are more accurate predictors of long-term physical function than single-rep strength alone.

The endurance values allow you to:

  • identify weak links that need addressing

  • see where capacity is below the average for your age

  • understand why certain joints feel overloaded

  • create targeted goals

  • track rehab progress

  • maintain accountability

  • see long-term improvements clearly

We re-test these values regularly during treatment or training to measure progress and adjust your plan.

What the IP-Score Helps You Achieve

1. A Clear Baseline

You know exactly how strong, mobile and stable you are today — no guesswork.

2. A Personalised Plan

Your programme is based on your unique results, not generic exercises.

3. Injury Prevention

Weak links are identified early and strengthened before they cause problems.

4. Smarter Strength Training

You build strength in the areas that matter most for your age, lifestyle and goals.

5. Accountability

You can see objective progress over time, not just “feeling better.”

6. Better Healthspan

Improving these scores helps you stay independent, active and physically capable for longer.

Who the IP-Score Is For

The IP-Score is ideal for:

  • Adults 40+

  • Those returning to exercise

  • People recovering from injury

  • Anyone wanting clarity on their physical capacity

  • Individuals wanting to track progress objectively

  • People committed to improving strength and mobility safely

We use it in both physiotherapy and strength training settings.

How Often Should You Be Tested?

We recommend:

  • Baseline test → at the start

  • Re-test → every 6–12 weeks during training or rehab

  • Annual re-test → like your yearly MOT

  • Post-injury re-test → once symptoms improve

This pattern gives you accurate insight into improvements, plateaus and areas still needing work.

Why the IP-Score Supports Long-Term Longevity

Your ability to:

  • get up from the floor

  • lift safely

  • climb stairs

  • carry weight

  • balance

  • sustain effort

…declines naturally with age — unless you train it intentionally.

The IP-Score identifies the capabilities that matter most for staying active into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
It turns longevity into something you can measure, train and improve systematically.

Next Steps: Book Your IP-Score Assessment

If you want a clear, objective view of your body’s strength and endurance — and a plan to improve it — book an IP-Score Assessment with our team.

It’s the simplest way to understand where you are now, what to improve, and how to protect your long-term health.

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