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Overview of various test types executable with the OptoJump Next system.
Details on exercises for squat jump, counter movement jump, drop jump, and continuous jumps.
Test for exercises requiring separate results for left and right foot.
Measures time between an optical/acoustic impulse and patient's movement.
Configuration for gait and run analysis using OptoJump Next on a treadmill.
Using OptoJump Next on treadmill sidebars for portable lab analysis.
System configuration using caps for modular assembly of OptoJump Next bars.
Performing gait tests with options for simple or complex exercises, obstacles, etc.
Analyzing running phases, weariness, and direction changes with modular systems.
Utilizing bar configurations for two-dimensional measurement areas by adding Y bars.
Using Gyko for kinematic information on body segments during movement, with 3D sensors.
Analyzing gait and trunk movement using Gyko for disorders and coordination.
Assessing trunk rotation and movement prevalence using an ellipse graphic.
Enriching jump data with trunk movement information for lower limb strength evaluation.
Evaluating stability and balance of quiet standing subjects using Gyko for body sway.
Specifies operating conditions, intended use, and product life cycle.
Overview of the OptoJump Next software welcome screen and main interface sections.
Section for creating and cataloging athlete profiles, including personal data and groups.
Core software section for devising, configuring, and performing various tests.
Reviewing past tests, comparing data, synchronized video analysis, and drawing tools.
Instructions for installing OptoJump Next and Logitech webcam drivers for correct program functioning.
Guidance on connecting OptoJump Next bars, distinguishing between Tx/Rx and interface bars.
Information on OptoJump Next battery operation and charging methods.
Table detailing battery life in hours based on the number of connected bars.
Description of functions related to managing athlete profiles and data.
Functionality for storing, viewing, editing, and managing athlete profiles and data.
Procedures for exporting and importing athlete data to/from Excel-compatible formats.
Using Witty·RFID for automatic athlete detection and programming RFID tags.
Creating and managing infinite groups and subgroups for athlete data organization.
Archiving and managing images and videos of postural situations without using bars.
Capturing photographs and recording videos using the installed webcam.
Section for defining, executing, and viewing tests, including pre-defined or custom protocols.
Performing pre-defined or custom tests and protocols with athletes.
Configuring test viewing parameters like rotation mode, data display, and charts.
Showing patients test parameters in real-time for performance optimization and correction.
Utilizing a virtual metronome function to maintain cadence during exercises.
Creating and editing test definitions, categorized by performance, gait analysis, and rehab.
Understanding the hierarchical structure of main and secondary parameters for test definition.
Defining parameters for jump tests, including start/stop types, number of jumps, and contact/flight times.
Configuring reaction tests with visual, acoustic, or external stimuli and response parameters.
Defining parameters for sprint and gait tests, including entry points, timeouts, and step length calculation.
Configuring parameters for treadmill running tests, including speed, direction, and contact/flight times.
Configuring treadmill gait tests, including speed, direction, and automatic data filtering.
Defining parameters for tapping tests, focusing on foot verticality and contact/flight times.
Simulating Vertec tool for vertical jump analysis, measuring jump height with arm extension.
Static (Sway) tests using Gyko inertial sensor for antero-posterior and medio-lateral movements.
Creating and editing test sequences (protocols) for performance analysis.
Displaying performed tests or protocols and providing tools for analysis and comparison.
Displaying a selected test with athlete data, video, charts, and numerical data.
Configuring display options for test viewing, including charts, data, and video.
Understanding and changing chart display types, including lines and bars.
Viewing pie charts for time division based on defined thresholds during testing.
Displaying numerical test data in tables, split into Run and Gait data.
Defining or assigning the starting foot for sprint and gait tests.
Using a popup window to help determine the correct starting foot in video analysis.
Viewing interrupted LEDs and graphical footprints for footfall analysis.
Generating multi-page reports with athlete data, test results, and charts.
Saving current settings configuration with a mnemonic name for future use.
Adding notes to saved analyses, which are printed in the report.
Adding a signature to the report, printed on the bottom line and saved with the analysis.
Customizing secondary parameters for each test based on specific needs.
Adding notes or comments to specific points in the video during test analysis.
Comparing two selected tests, with synchronized display of video and data.
Options for printing, analyzing, noting, and signing comparison reports.
Analyzing athlete progress by graphically and numerically analyzing a series of tests.
Exporting test data to Excel or OJN format for further analysis or backup.
Accessing utility functions for basic settings, device management, and software updates.
Configuring general settings such as language and units of measurement.
Changing software language and setting unit of measurement for test output.
Configuring flight and contact time parameters for jump tests.
Configuring reaction time range and acoustic signal type for reaction tests.
Testing and configuring webcam settings for video acquisition during tests.
Setting video acquisition end time, format, and preview options.
Configuring sprint and gait tests, including entry direction, timeouts, and step length calculation.
Adjusting screen settings for optimal display on PCs with different resolutions or performance.
Managing the display of news and events on the software homepage.
Setting serial ports for system connection and data download for older hardware.
Checking connected hardware (bars, webcam) and excluding interrupted LEDs from acquisition.
Information on how OptoJump Next stores data in a database file (.SDF).
Displaying the path of the currently used database and options to edit it.
Creating a new, empty database and specifying its location.
Choosing an active database from multiple created databases.
Empties the current database of all stored data, an irreversible operation.
Importing databases from previous software versions (.opj files).
Exporting the current database with videos and images in a compressed .OJN file.
Importing .OJN files to restore data, merge databases, or transfer data to another PC.
Managing PC external devices connected to OptoJump Next, like timers and heart-rate monitors.
Using Witty timer and photocells for external start impulses and intermediate timing.
Support for various heart-rate monitor manufacturers and technologies.
Installing and setting up heart-rate monitors, including Polar WindLink and ANT+ devices.
Configuring SportZone display settings for heart rate zones on test graphs.
Duplicating the current database, useful for backups or creating separate season data.
Checking for and downloading the latest version of the OptoJump Next software.
Resetting all Basic Configuration parameters to their default values.
Displays hardware and software characteristics, version information, and bar definitions.
Module for real-time performance feedback to patients, optimizing parameters during tests.
Explains the various types of values and their meanings in result columns.
Defines different row types like External, Progressive Number, Averages, Std, Interrupted, Error, Deleted.
Defines key parameters for jump and reaction tests, including height, power, and RSI.
Explains additional columns added when using the Gyko inertial sensor for jump tests.
Defines parameters related to the landing phase of a jump, such as force and loading rate.
Defines key values for sprint and gait tests, including step, stride, speed, and acceleration.
Explains Gyko-specific parameters for sprint/gait tests: Area, Ant/Post, LH/RH displacements.
Defines and calculates indexes like Burst, Transition, and Elasticity based on stride speeds.
Defines the Imbalance Index as an indicator of running asymmetry between right and left legs.
Details values found in static test data columns like Time, LH/RH, and Ant/Post displacement.
Defines the Area parameter as the 95% ellipse of confidence for trajectory analysis.
Defines Length parameters (M-Modulus, AP, ML) as total trajectory distances in different directions.
Defines Mean Distance parameters as the average distance from the trajectory's midpoint.
Defines RMS parameters as the dispersion of distance, equivalent to standard deviation.
Defines Mean Frequency as the rotation frequency of the center of pressure.
Defines Velocity parameters as the mean travel velocity of the trajectory.
Defines Total Power parameters as the area of the power spectrum within a specific frequency range.
Defines 50% Power Frequency as the frequency below which 50% of total signal power is contained.
Defines 95% Power Frequency as the frequency below which 95% of total signal power is contained.
Defines Centroidal Frequency as the frequency where the "spectral mass" is concentrated.
Defines Frequency Dispersion as a measure of content variability in the power spectrum's frequency.
Explains gait analysis terminology and parameters like Stance, Swing, and Double Support phases.
Managing and correcting invalid flight, step, and contact times acquired during tests.
Test for verifying dynamic stability by measuring displacement (drift) on vertical/horizontal axes.
Simplified 2D Drift Protocol using 10 jumps, recommended for correct axis interpretation.
Popular agility and rapidity test involving 5 circles, executed quickly without pauses.
Protocol for initial athlete evaluation during scouting, combining various tests.
Protocol to evaluate anterior cruciate ligament functionality via one-leg forward hops.
Protocol involving marching on the spot with eyes open and closed for movement analysis.
Simulating Vertec tool for vertical jump analysis, measuring jump height with arm extension.
Test involving sideways jumps to compare contact/flight times and power of right/left foot.
Static sway tests with eyes open and closed to compare data and analyze postural steadiness.
Specifications for OptoJump Next TX/RX bars, including power, resolution, and dimensions.
Minimum and suggested hardware and software requirements for running OptoJump Next.
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