Stability & Balance control
Total body control in motion
Training
Introduction
Balance is the ability to maintain the centre of mass within the base of support, allowing the body to perceive movement, orientation, direction and speed and to adapt posture automatically or voluntarily. Efficient postural stability is fundamental not only in daily life, but also in most sports disciplines, from archery to figure skating, from mountaineering to gymnastics, where body control in space is decisive. Balance disturbances can generate compensations, overloads and increase injury risk. For this reason, measuring and training stability is a key element in prevention and performance optimisation. Bi- and single-leg tests with GykoPro allow assessing displacement length and speed, precision, ellipse area and oscillation frequency, providing objective and repeatable data, even in dynamic conditions thanks to the integration with OptoJump Next.
Schematics and insights
Bibliography
[1] Zemková, E., & Zapletalová, L. (2022). The role of neuromuscular control of postural and core stability in functional movement and athlete performance. Frontiers in physiology, 13, 796097.
[2] Wang, P., Liu, Y., & Chen, C. (2024). Effects of neuromuscular training on dynamic balance ability in athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon, 10(16).
[3] Rodrigues, L. A., Santos, E. G. R., Santos, P. S. A., Igarashi, Y., Oliveira, L. K. R., Pinto, G. H. L., ... & Souza, G. S. (2022). Wearable devices and smartphone inertial sensors for static balance assessment: a concurrent validity study in young adult population. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12(7), 1019.
Examples of configurations:
flexible and customizable
Targeted balance and stability training through bi- and single-leg tests, sway analysis and controlled walking or running. GykoPro e OptoJump Next provide objective data on oscillations, precision and asymmetries, supporting postural control and prevention of compensations and overloads.
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Configuration 1
Perceptual-Cognitive Speed
Single-leg exercises with GykoPro to assess stability and centre of mass oscillations. The sway test identifies compensations, analyses postural precision and monitors the ability to maintain static balance, providing objective data for targeted interventions on shoulder, hip and ankle.
Configuration 2
Change of Direction
Analysis of posture and centre of mass control during marching on the spot or light walking. The integration between GykoPro and OptoJump Next detects oscillations, asymmetries and step variability, allowing assessment of dynamic stability and the ability to maintain control in basic functional movements.
Configuration 3
Power and Strength
Protocol of 5 continuous single-leg jumps performed at maximum speed with OptoJump Next. The system measures flight times, contact times and lateral displacement of the centre of mass, highlighting the ability to maintain verticality and symmetry under explosive load. Particularly indicated for multidirectional sports.
Products suited for this field of application
GykoPro allows objectively measuring balance and stability in static and dynamic conditions, detecting centre of mass displacements and segmental oscillations. Integrated with OptoJump Next, extends the analysis to walking, running, jumps and multidirectional courses, supporting assessment, training and prevention.
OUR COMPOSITE SYSTEMS
Portable training Lab
The Microgate portable laboratory offers a comprehensive solution for evaluating and optimizing athletic performance on the field, suitable and adaptable for any type of sport. It integrates GYKO Pro for strength, balance and mobility, Optojump Next for functional movement analysis, WITTY SEM for agility and cognitive stimuli, and WITTY Timing System for sprints and changes of direction. It enables targeted training, real-time monitoring, and immediate feedback, helping coaches and trainers identify strengths and weaknesses, optimize technique, speed, and decision-making, and provides a foundation for planning personalized and effective training programs
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