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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
ANALYSIS LAB
Virtual reality balance training
Test OVERVIEW
ICAROS Pro is a virtual reality muscle control and balance training system designed to help athletes become intimately in control with each of their muscle groups. Developed in Germany, the ICAROS was engineered to magnify weaknesses in muscle control loses, giving the athlete a feeling of balancing on a single point. Any movement made while training on the ICAROS has to be done with extreme precision and control.
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WHY
​Why would you do this test? Virtual reality balance testing & training involves a German engineered device that requires the athlete to maintain a plank position while using tiny adjustments in muscle movements to play a virtual reality game. Very small adjustments are magnified by the device providing the athlete with instant feedback.
RECOMMENDED
Who is this test recommended for? Virtual reality balance testing & training is recommended by all athletes regardless of their age or sport they play.
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HOW OFTEN
How often should you repeat this test? Virtual reality balance testing is recommended every 3-6 months while training is recommended once a week.
BODY PARTS
​Which body parts are or can be tested? Virtual reality balance testing is designed to evaluate muscle control.
RESULTS
What are the results of this test? The results from the first test are randomly horrible, but clearly demonstrate to the athlete which muscles the control and which they don't.
SUMMARY
What does this help to improve? Virtual reality balance testing helps athletes identify how much or how little control they have over each of the muscle groups in the body.
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