Aim Vertical jump represents an important skill in many sports and its evaluation is proposed to assess lower limb strength. The Jump­and-Reach test is the most commonly used field­test. It measures, ...
The Counter-movement Jump (CMJ) is a vertical jump performed with a preparatory downward movement prior to take-off (the "counter-movement"). It begins with a quick eccentric/pre-stretch phase (rapid ...
Objective Vertical jump tests are more sensitive in revealing asymmetries in performance metrics at the time of return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) than ...
Researchers studying the impact of fatigue on athletic performance have developed prototype software that can enable coaches to predict when elite athletes will be too fatigued to perform at their ...