Duration: 30 min

Check-in takes place before all other tests. After we have compared your personal data, we will explain the further procedure to you and then ask for your consent to be included in the TaFMAC study.

We will then ask you a few questions about your sporting background and your health. Next, we use a small alternating current to measure the fat content of your body (so-called bio-impedance analysis).

Duration: 30 min

With the jump test, we assess your suitability for sprint and jump disciplines. The test consists of three different sections. In the first section we measure the jump height in the two-leg jump, in the second section we measure the leg stiffness while you hop with both legs, and in the third section we measure the ground reaction force in the one-leg hop.

Furthermore, at this station, the ratio of hip and waist circumference is calculated, your walking speed is measured and your grip strength is recorded.

Duration: 45 min

With the VO2max test, we record your suitability for endurance disciplines. It measures how much oxygen you take in during maximum work. In addition, the oxygen saturation in the blood and your heart rate are measured. This is an exercise test, so we also receive information about your maximum heart rate.

Duration: 15 min

At this station, we determine the stiffness of your arteries by measuring pulse wave velocity. You will first rest on an examination couch for 5 minutes; this is followed by a 5-minute measurement while lying on your back. Vascular stiffness is assessed using a specialized blood pressure measurement. Specifically, we place blood pressure cuffs on your arm and thigh, as well as an additional sensor on your neck.

Duration: 20 min

At this station, we will examine how the autonomic nervous system influences your heart rate and blood pressure. You will first rest for 5 minutes on an examination couch. This will be followed by a 10-minute recording while lying on your back and a 5-minute recording while standing upright. We will place a belt around your chest and a blood pressure cuff around one of your fingers.

Duration: 30 min

At this station, we determine the stiffness of your arteries by measuring pulse wave velocity. You will first rest on an examination couch for 5 minutes; this is followed by a 5-minute measurement while lying on your back. Vascular stiffness is assessed using a specialized blood pressure measurement. Specifically, we place blood pressure cuffs on your arm and thigh, as well as an additional sensor on your neck.

Duration: 30 min

This study aims to evaluate the shoulder structure and function of Masters athletes participating in events that place repetitive stress on the shoulder, such as the shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and other throwing disciplines. Safe, non-invasive ultrasound examinations will be performed to assess the tendons and other structures of both shoulders.
Participants will also be asked to complete a brief questionnaire regarding shoulder and elbow function, as well as their training and injury history. Additionally, participants will undergo two simple shoulder screening tests.
As the ultrasound images will be analyzed after the event concludes, the report provided immediately following the examination will not include individual ultrasound results. However, participants who request a summary will receive the scores from their shoulder and elbow function questionnaires.

Duration: 30 min

Skin microvascular reactivity measures how well small blood vessels dilate in response to a brief period of blood flow occlusion in a limb. It is a non-invasive assessment of microcirculatory function.

Duration: 15 min

Lung Function Testing