Movement Diagnostics

Gait diagnostics: Two Optogait systems are available to efficiently record gait parameters (e.g., stride length, stride frequency, stance-to-swing phase ratio) on an outpatient basis. The IR-sensor-based rails can either be laid out on the floor (2 m) or mounted on a treadmill to allow longer recordings (e.g., to study gait-pattern change with raising fatigue).

Jump diagnostics: In addition to a mobile inertial sensor-based jump diagnostics system (Myotest), a Kistler Quattrojump force plate including diagnostics software is available. Squat, counter-movement and drop jumps can be used to obtain information on the degree of individual performance requirements and to document training progress.

Balance diagnostics: A mobile Kistler force plate (9960AA) with an integrated amplifier and a stabilometer (Lafayette Instruments Co.) is available to determine balance parameters, e.g. location- and frequency-related parameters of the center-of-pressure trajectory or angular trajectories of the stabilometer platform.

Speed diagnostics: IMU sensors from different manufacturers (e.g., Myon AG), a light barrier system with contact mats (TDS Werther AG), an IR light grid (SICK AG), the Witty timing system with five wireless double light barriers (Microgate) and a radar gun (Flexigun, Innolutions) enable the recording of relevant parameters of reaction and movement speed.

Functional movement diagnostics: The Y-Balance test as well as the Functional Movement Screen test battery allow efficient recording of functional parameters of the musculoskeletal system (e.g., range-of-motion while maintaining balance position).

Sport simulators: In addition to a shooting range for Olympic air rifle shooting with a ski simulator (with actuated skis and integrated force plates), a golf simulator for putts and drives, and a table tennis robot, sport-specific devices for instrumentalized and thus highly controlled sport-related test setups are available.