Jumps
Objective criteria for Return to Play
Rehabilitation
Introduction
In the rehabilitative pathway, jump analysis is one of the most reliable tools to assess when and how an athlete is ready to return to the field. Strength, control, symmetry and load absorption capacity are parameters that classical functional tests (Single Leg CMJ, Triple Hop, single-leg Drop Jump) allow measuring objectively and repeatably. Particularly in recovery from ACL, ankle or hip injuries, comparing the contralateral limbs and monitoring progression throughout the pathway allows evidence-based clinical decisions, communicating clear results to athlete, coach and physician.
Optogait and GykoPro integrate jump analysis with symmetry measurements, eccentric-concentric phases and postural control, providing a complete picture of athletic movement safety before return.
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Bibliography
[1] Wang, L., et al. "Limb Symmetry Index of Single-Leg Vertical Jump vs. Single-Leg Hop for Distance After ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Sports Health (2024). doi: 10.1177/19417381231205267.
[2] Höher, J., et al. "A Single-Leg Vertical Hop Test Is an Effective Tool to Measure Functional Performance after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction." Applied Sciences 14.8 (2024): 3143.
[3] Weber, M., et al. "Evaluation of hop test movement quality to enhance return to sport testing. A cross-sectional study." Front. Sports Act. Living 6 (2024): 1305817.
Examples of configurations:
flexible and customizable
Jump analysis provides objective criteria for assessing strength, symmetry and control on the pathway towards return to play. Tests allow measuring the Limb Symmetry Index, the Reactive Strength Index and landing quality through single-leg and multidirectional tests, supporting evidence-based clinical decisions.
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Configuration 1
Assessing symmetry: Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) and neuromuscular control
Single Leg CMJ and Hop Test allow quantifying limb symmetry through the LSI. Optogait precisely measures flight and contact times, while GykoPro analyses the eccentric and concentric phases of the jump, providing objective criteria to guide progression and safe return.
Configuration 2
Analysing reactivity: Reactive Strength Index (RSI) and landing quality
Drop Jump and single-leg reactive jumps allow assessing the RSI and load absorption capacity.
Optogait's synchronised video analysis allows identifying any landing compensations, while GykoPro integrates information on segmental accelerations and trunk control.
Configuration 3
Integrating strength and stability: single-leg horizontal jump
The single-leg broad jump allows assessing horizontal force and stabilisation capacity. The integration
between Optogait and GykoPro allows measuring distance, LSI and limb-specific stabilisation indices, offering a complete and reproducible functional assessment.
Products suited for this field of application
Optogait measures flight times, contact times and RSI with high precision, supporting symmetry analysis and synchronised video analysis. GykoPro integrates the assessment with data on eccentric-concentric phases, strength, speed and power, providing a complete picture for safe clinical decisions.
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The Microgate portable laboratory offers a comprehensive solution to evaluate and support rehabilitation pathways and adapted motor activity. It integrates GYKO Pro for strength, balance and mobility, Optogait for the analysis of walking, running and functional movements, and WITTy SEM for agility exercises and cognitive stimuli. It enables real-time monitoring and immediate feedback, helping physical therapists and providers identify compensations, asymmetries, and weaknesses, guiding movement reprogramming and planning personalized and safe training programs.
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