Force platform - testing and diagnosis in sport and physical activities

Abstract

Force platform is one of the most used instruments for assessing movements in sports, physical activity and medicine. It is primarily used to measure the ground reaction force. Today, various types of platforms are present in the testing and diagnostics depending on their technical and physical characteristics. Knowledge of its functioning and the ability to understand and interpret the results is crucial for those who use this tool. The text first lists the general and technical characteristics of the platform, and then provides practical examples of its application.