Microgate OPTOJUMP Next User manual

User Manual
Manual Version 1.10
Software Version 1.10

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Contents
1Introduction........................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Single Meter ..........................................................................................................................8
1.1.1 Jump Test .......................................................................................................................8
1.1.2 Tapping/Frequency Test ................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Reaction Test..................................................................................................................8
1.2 Single Meter on Treadmill.....................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Gait Analysis, Run Analysis ............................................................................................9
1.3 The Modular System ...........................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Gait Test .......................................................................................................................10
1.3.2 Running Test.................................................................................................................10
1.4 The Two-Dimensional System .............................................................................................11
1.5 The Gyko Inertial system.....................................................................................................13
1.5.1 Gyko to analyze walking, running and marching in place ...........................................14
1.5.1.1 Dynamic Stability ..................................................................................................15
1.5.2 Gyko for jump analysis.................................................................................................16
1.5.3 Gyko for posture analysis.............................................................................................17
1.6 Environmental Conditions and Disclaimers ........................................................................18
2Software Installation.....................................................................................................................................20
2.1 Description ..........................................................................................................................24
2.2 Athletes ...............................................................................................................................25
2.3 Test ......................................................................................................................................25
2.4 Results and Video Analysis..................................................................................................25
3OptoJump Next Driver and Hardware Installation............................................................................26
3.1 Driver Installation................................................................................................................26
3.2 OptoJump Next Hardware Installation................................................................................26
3.3 Power Supply.......................................................................................................................30
3.3.1 OptoJump Next Battery life .........................................................................................34
4Description of Functions..............................................................................................................................35
4.1 Athletes ...............................................................................................................................35
4.1.1 Insert / Edit Athletes ....................................................................................................35
4.1.1.1 Athlete Data Input Mask.......................................................................................37

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4.1.1.2 Importing and Exporting Athletes' Personal Data Excel......................................38
4.1.1.3 RFID Tag management..........................................................................................39
4.1.2 Insert / Edit Group .......................................................................................................41
4.1.3 MediaGallery................................................................................................................43
4.1.3.1 Acquisition from Webcam ....................................................................................46
4.2 Test ......................................................................................................................................47
4.2.1 Execute.........................................................................................................................47
4.2.1.1 Execute Configuration ..........................................................................................51
4.2.1.2 Video Feedback.....................................................................................................53
4.2.1.3 Metronome...........................................................................................................56
4.2.2 Define / Edit Tests........................................................................................................57
4.2.2.1 Main and Secondary Parameters .........................................................................58
4.2.2.2 Jump Test..............................................................................................................62
4.2.2.3 Reaction times ......................................................................................................63
4.2.2.4 Sprint and Gait Test ..............................................................................................64
4.2.2.5 Treadmill Running Test.........................................................................................67
4.2.2.6 Treadmill Gait Test................................................................................................68
4.2.2.7 Tapping Test..........................................................................................................69
4.2.2.8 Vertec Like Test.....................................................................................................70
4.2.2.9 Static Test..............................................................................................................71
4.2.3 Define / Edit Protocols .................................................................................................73
4.3 Results .................................................................................................................................74
4.3.1 View..............................................................................................................................79
4.3.1.1 Configuration Panel ..............................................................................................81
4.3.1.2 Charts....................................................................................................................83
4.3.1.3 Statistics Charts.....................................................................................................84
4.3.1.4 Table with Numerical Data ...................................................................................86
4.3.1.5 Start Foot ..............................................................................................................89
4.3.1.6 Video Preview Popup: First Step Preview ............................................................93
4.3.1.7 Viewing of the OptoJump Bars ............................................................................94
4.3.1.8 Print ......................................................................................................................97
4.3.1.9 Save Analysis.........................................................................................................98

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4.3.1.10 Analysis Notes.......................................................................................................98
4.3.1.11 Signature...............................................................................................................98
4.3.1.12 Parameters............................................................................................................98
4.3.1.13 Using Markers.......................................................................................................99
4.3.2 Compare.....................................................................................................................100
4.3.2.1 Print, Analysis, Notes, Signature.........................................................................101
4.3.3 History........................................................................................................................102
4.3.4 Export.........................................................................................................................104
4.4 Utility .................................................................................................................................105
4.4.1 Basic Settings .............................................................................................................105
4.4.1.1 General ...............................................................................................................105
4.4.1.2 Jump Test Configuration.....................................................................................105
4.4.1.3 Reaction Test Configuration ...............................................................................106
4.4.1.4 Video...................................................................................................................106
4.4.1.5 Sprint/Gait Test Configuration ...........................................................................108
4.4.1.6 Screen .................................................................................................................109
4.4.1.7 News & Events ....................................................................................................109
4.4.2 OptoJump (only for non-Next Hardware)..................................................................110
4.4.3 OptoJump HW Test ....................................................................................................111
4.4.4 Database ....................................................................................................................112
4.4.4.1 Current Database................................................................................................113
4.4.4.2 New.....................................................................................................................113
4.4.4.3 Select...................................................................................................................114
4.4.4.4 Clear....................................................................................................................114
4.4.4.5 Import Previous ..................................................................................................114
4.4.4.6 Export..................................................................................................................114
4.4.4.7 Import .................................................................................................................115
4.4.5 Devices .......................................................................................................................118
4.4.5.1 Witty Timer and Photocells ................................................................................118
4.4.6 Heart-Rate Monitor....................................................................................................120
4.4.6.1 Installation and Setup.........................................................................................120
4.4.6.2 SportZone Setup .................................................................................................123

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4.4.6.3 Save as ................................................................................................................126
4.4.7 Check Update.............................................................................................................126
4.4.8 Reset to Default values ..............................................................................................126
4.4.9 About..........................................................................................................................126
4.5 BioFeedback ......................................................................................................................128
5Operating Principles................................................................................................................................... 133
5.1 Definition of Result Columns.............................................................................................133
5.1.1 General information...................................................................................................133
5.1.2 Jump and Reaction Test .............................................................................................134
5.1.2.1 Gyko ....................................................................................................................135
5.1.3 Sprint/Gait Test..........................................................................................................139
5.1.3.1 Gyko ....................................................................................................................141
5.1.4 Reference Indexes......................................................................................................142
5.1.5 Imbalance Index.........................................................................................................143
5.1.6 Static Tests (Sway)......................................................................................................145
5.1.6.1 Area.....................................................................................................................147
5.1.6.2 Lengths................................................................................................................149
5.1.6.3 Mean Distances ..................................................................................................152
5.1.6.4 Root Mean Square (RMS) ...................................................................................154
5.1.6.5 Mean Frequency.................................................................................................156
5.1.6.6 Velocity ...............................................................................................................158
5.1.6.7 Total Power.........................................................................................................161
5.1.6.8 50% Power Frequency ........................................................................................164
5.1.6.9 95% Power Frequency ........................................................................................166
5.1.6.10 Centroidal Frequency .........................................................................................168
5.1.6.11 Frequency Dispersion .........................................................................................170
5.2 Gait Analysis Definition .....................................................................................................172
5.3 Invalid Times Management...............................................................................................176
5.4 Video Analysis....................................................................................................................178
5.5 Managing Images ..............................................................................................................180
6Default Tests and Protocols.....................................................................................................................181
6.1 Drift Protocol.....................................................................................................................182

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6.1.1 2D Drift Protocol ........................................................................................................185
6.2 Five Dot Drill Protocol .......................................................................................................186
6.3 'GG' Protocol......................................................................................................................190
6.4 Single Leg 3 Hops Protocol ................................................................................................193
6.5 MIP (March in Place) Protocol...........................................................................................195
6.6 VERTEC LIKE Test ...............................................................................................................197
6.7 Ski Test...............................................................................................................................198
6.8 Body Sway Protocol...........................................................................................................199
7Technical Data .............................................................................................................................................. 200
7.1 Technical Data TX/RX Bars ................................................................................................200
7.2 PC Minimum Requirements ..............................................................................................201

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1INTRODUCTION
OptoJump Next is an innovative system of analysis and measurement that brings a new philosophy
of performance assessment and optimization to the world of competitive sport. By acquiring the
fundamental parameters that characterize the level of an individual’s performance and physical
condition, OptoJump Next allows coaches, trainers and researchers to constantly test and monitor
their athletes. This makes it possible to ascertain the abilities or physical fitness of an athlete in a
simple and instantaneous way, creating even over a period of time a database that allows to
compare values for that athlete or different athletes (even at a distance of months or years).
Quick Start: Online Video Tutorial
For a brief introduction to the software for OptoJump Next, we strongly recommend you watch the
introductory webcast available on the official site:
http://www.optojump.com/support/software-tutorial.aspx
The software modules will be illustrated in about ten minutes. After watching it, you will be able to
perform the most common operations, which can be summarized as follows:
Graphic and surfing interface
Checking of general parameters
Checking of status of bars and webcams
Insertion of athletes’ data
Performance of tests
Viewing results
Comparison of tests and statistics
Printing and exporting of data to other programs
Figure 1 –Webcast Tutorial

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1.1 SINGLE METER
In this configuration OptoJump Next allows already to carry out various test types:
1.1.1 JUMP TEST
A series of exercises (squat jump, counter movement jump, drop jump, continuous jumps, jumps on
one leg, etc.) and protocols ('Drift' for dynamic stability, '5 Dot Drill' for reactivity and endurance,
'Single Leg Three Hops' to verify the bending capacity and stability of the knee) are pre-configured.
At the same time, the user can easily create customized tests or protocols.
1.1.2 TAPPING/FREQUENCY TEST
This type of test is ideal for exercises where separate results are required for the left and right foot
(e.g. tapping/frequency test, side movement, walking on the spot, etc.)
1.1.3 REACTION TEST
This test detects the time between one optical/acoustic impulse and the patient's movement. It can
be used to measure simple reactions or more complex movements

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1.2 SINGLE METER ON TREADMILL
1.2.1 GAIT ANALYSIS,RUN ANALYSIS
Positioned on the side bars of a treadmill, OptoJump Next becomes a real portable lab for small
spaces and with reduced costs. The system is compatible with the wide majority of treadmills and
no synchronization is necessary to start and carry out a test.

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1.3 THE MODULAR SYSTEM
In this configuration, OptoJump Next allows to carry out:
1.3.1 GAIT TEST
Gait tests can consist of simple exercises (moving from A to B), but also of more complex ones, such
as 'roundtrip' or walking backwards. They can be more complex, if needed, adding obstacles (e.g.
plastic cones) or actions to be carried out between the various gait phases (sitting down and getting
up before coming back, for example) or simultaneously.
1.3.2 RUNNING TEST
Running tests, just like gait tests, can be carried out either starting from a stand or running, to
analyze the various phases, how the incremental weariness acts on the patient at each round
installing the system on a track, measuring the time of a change of direction and the following
acceleration, and so on…
Thanks to the practical and innovative assembling system using caps, the modular system is
assembled in a few minutes and does not require cables to connect the bars or further net adapters.
The length goes from a minimum of 2 meters to a maximum of more than 100 meters.