HumanTrak – Release Notes

New and enhanced features

• This release brings you a new, efficient workflow to streamline your HumanTrak custom tests: 'Test now, measure later'.
  • Use HumanTrak's video capabilities to record each repetition from start to end, then add measurements in bulk after the session.
  • Create a new custom test type and set Mode of operation to Video to get started.

Previously created custom tests default to Snapshot mode. As 'Test now, measure later' relies on video recording, edit and switch existing tests to Video if needed.

• Session report PDFs can now be automatically uploaded to VALD Hub upon completing a session. This option is enabled by default, and can be disabled in Settings.
• Improved profile syncing with faster speeds and greater reliability, especially for larger teams of athletes.

Resolved issues

• Fixed an issue where the active test was not visible in the results panel when running a session with multiple tests.

New and enhanced features

• New Box Lift test types have been added to the test library. View protocol instructions below:

Box Lift – Bench  Box Lift – Overhead

• Neck Flexion can now be performed side-on to the camera.
• The zeroing process has now been updated for Neck Rotation and Lateral Flexion to improve repeatability.

Resolved issues

• Fixed PDF report generation issue encountered when profile name contains special characters.
• Improved the performance of video recording functionality.
  → You will be prompted to download and install an update upon the next login to HumanTrak, which will take a maximum of two minutes.

New and enhanced features

• We've added a full suite of Sit-to-Stand (STS) test types. View the new protocol instructions below:

Sit to Stand – Functional  Sit to Stand – 30 seconds  Sit to Stand – 5 repetitions

• New video recording capabilities: HumanTrak can now record and save every test using the camera feed, automatically aligned to each rep.
  • Recording automatically begins upon test start.
  • Videos are segmented by rep and viewable from the Results Summary.

Resolved issues

• Improved readability and metric ordering for hop-type tests: Medial and Lateral Hop.
• Addressed an issue causing the camera to not initialize on newer GPU architectures.
• Fixed conversion inaccuracies when using imperial units of measurement.

New and enhanced features

• New dynamic lower body tests are here: Lateral and Medial Hop.

Lateral Hop  A single-leg lateral hop assessing frontal-plane power, control and symmetry. For late-stage rehab and return-to-play, but also suitable for performance screening.	Medial Hop  A single-leg medial hop assessing frontal-plane control moving toward the midline. For late-stage rehab and return-to-play where medial loading and control are clinically relevant.

• Normative data coverage has been expanded and existing norms updated.

  • New norms have been added for the following test types:

    →   Countermovement Jump
    →   Single Leg Countermovement Jump
    →   Single Leg Pistol Squat
    →   Shoulder Adduction
    →   Shoulder Internal Rotation – Neutral
    →   Shoulder External Rotation – Neutral
    →   Shoulder Arc of Motion
    →   Neck Rotation
  • Pre-existing norms have been refreshed to use the latest available data.
• You can now paste text directly into session or test notes, either by using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + V) or clicking the Paste button directly in the text editor.

New and enhanced features

• Introducing Broad Jump: a new test type to allowing you to assess horizontal power through jump distance and take-off angle.

Read the Broad Jump HumanTrak test protocol for more info.

• The organisation's logo has been added to session reports exported from the system in the upper-left corner of the PDF. Upload your logo in VALD Hub by navigating to Management > Settings.

• This release adds support mode – an expanded testing view with additional indicators – enabling our team to better assist with troubleshooting.
• The interface for custom measurements and angles has undergone a visual refresh.

Resolved issues

• Restored portrait-mode scaling to match the more natural video behaviour seen in version 4.3.1.
• Resolved upload errors when the Windows display language was set to a non-English locale.
• Fixed snapshot visibility so images no longer appear when video recording is disabled.
• Reordered the test library alphabetically for easier navigation.

New and enhanced features

• We've added some new functionality to HumanTrak custom tests:
  • You can now measure real-world lengths and angles directly on a custom test snapshot.
    Learn more about HumanTrak custom measurements and how they work.

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  • Deleting custom tests is now clearer and easier, including when the test is part of an existing test battery.
  • Custom test metrics can now be defined in imperial units of measurement.

• Several metrics have been updated:
  • For Drop Jump, trunk and spine metrics are now uploaded to VALD Hub.
  • For Overhead Squat, the Knee-Ankle Separation Ratio metric has now been added.

Resolved issues

• Fixed inconsistencies when running a test battery containing deleted custom tests.
• Resolved crashing when clicking on Category headers during profile creation.
• Addressed an issue impacting Drop Jump test uploads.

Resolved issues

• Fixed an issue where joint angle requirements were too strict for calibration, preventing tests from being recorded in some cases.

New and enhanced features

• You can now create and perform a custom test in HumanTrak! This allows you to use HumanTrak's advanced capture and reporting tools with your own custom movements.

Learn how to create and run a custom test.

• When performing multiple dynamic lower limb tests in succession (e.g. squats, lunges, jumps), the system will now require only one initial calibration, removing the need to recalibrate between tests.

Resolved issues

• Fixed a bug causing PDF reports to not upload immediately after completing a session.

New and enhanced features

• You can now delete reps in the Session Report after completing an assessment, as well as during the test.
• We've improved the testing workflow for Hip Internal and External Rotation to enhance the user experience.
• You'll now be able to see additional metrics for an Overhead Squat test to help with interpreting your data.

Resolved issues

• Fixed a bug where printer settings for PDF session reports were not always configured for the correct paper size.

New and enhanced features

• A new detailed results section shows all available metrics for the test, making it easier to view and compare data across reps.
• You can now perform a Drop Jump test with HumanTrak. Protocol instructions can be found here.
• For specific tests, you can manually override rep thresholds during testing, allowing reps to be recorded even if the default detection limit isn't met. These tests include:
  • Neck Lateral Flexion
  • Neck Rotation
  • Shoulder Abduction
  • Shoulder Flexion

Resolved issues

• Improved speed when generating PDF reports.
• Reduced database size to optimize performance with faster syncing and load times.
• Resolved an sisue where snapshot images were sometimes incorrectly timed after pausing and resuming a test.
• Rep detection has been improved for the Lunge test.
• Snapshots for the Single Leg Countermovement Jump test are now ordered by side rather than test date.
• Improved best rep logic for Squat and Overhead Squat tests:
  • The 'best rep' is now based on the highest peak knee flexion, regardless of side.
  • The summary screen snapshot matches this best rep.
  • The primary metric now reflects the higher of left/right from the best rep only.

New and enhanced features

• You can now perform a Single Leg Countermovement Jump with HumanTrak. Protocol instructions can be found here.
• We've made some improvements to group testing:
  • Re-order your profiles in queue before testing begins.
  • The session report list now loads significantly faster.
• The different test type categories are now collapsible to speed up your test selection.

Resolved issues

• The live value overlay will now only appear when the arm is >75º abducted during Shoulder Internal Rotation – 90º Shoulder Abduction tests.
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements in group testing workflows.

New and enhanced features

• You can now perform a Countermovement Jump test with HumanTrak. This test automatically reports on:
  • Jump height
  • Countermovement depth
  • Full-body joint angle metrics
• We've added a new group testing mode on the home screen to quickly sequence a group of profiles and perform multiple sessions quickly.
• The position circle has been moved to the bottom-right corner of the testing screen for better usability.
• We've made some further improvements to the Results screen and PDF report.
  • Increased the display size of normative and longitudinal charts.
  • Longitudinal charts now appear after the first test is completed, helping track progress over time from the outset.
  • Distance metrics (e.g. jump height, knee over toe distance) now support imperial unit display based on your organization's settings in VALD Hub.
• We've added new camera connection troubleshooting steps. If your camera disconnects mid-session, you can reconnect without losing your session progress.

Resolved issues

• Fixed a bug where reps, center of mass (CoM) visuals, and other results were not displaying as expected when navigating through completed tests.
• Fixed a bug where the Standing Posture longitudinal chart was not displaying the y-axis at zero as expected.

New and enhanced features

• You can now view normative data (Norms) results for a number of different tests and metrics.
  • Current and historical test results can easily be benchmarked against normative percentile ranges.

If desired, Norms can be disabled in VALD Hub through Management > Settings by toggling off the "Display Normative Data" setting.

• We've also made some further improvements to test batteries.
  • It's now even easier to set test parameters when adding a balance test to a test battery. 

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  • Tests belonging to the same test battery are now visually grouped in the Session Tests queue.

• Further layout improvements to PDF Session Reports.

Resolved issues

• Fixed a bug where the test order was not being respected when repeating a previous session.
• Fixed a bug where protocol information was not always displaying correctly.
• Improved loading time for profile search.

Resolved issues

• Body tracking SDK version has been moved to the new support page.
• Fixed a bug where test batteries were not appearing on the home screen when Privacy mode was enabled.
• Fixed a bug where creating a new profile or finishing a session would sometimes produce an error.

New and enhanced features

• You can now perform a Shoulder Arc of Motion test (internal and external shoulder rotation) in one test.

• We've made some improvements to the functionality of test batteries.
  • Quickly edit balance test parameters when creating a test battery.
  • Your three most common test batteries will now be updated on the home page.
• You will now see a new Support icon in the left-hand navigation menu with features to help our team support you:
  • Easy access to our Knowledge Base resources.
  • Open and export log files to share with our support team via email.
  • Copy your laptop and camera specifications to the clipboard to help with diagnosing issues.

Resolved issues

• Fixed a bug where sessions recorded with an Orbbec camera would not upload in some instances.
• The HumanTrak software will now automatically detect and prompt the user when an Orbbec camera has not been registered to the laptop.
• Fixed a bug where joint position markers were not overlaid correctly for Standing Posture snapshots.

New and enhanced features

• You can now easily create your own custom test batteries to streamline your movement assessments with HumanTrak.
• Use one of the preconfigured common test batteries on the home screen, or create your own in the Test Batteries screen using the button.

• You can now redo a unilateral balance test for a single side. If one side was not captured correctly simply click and select the side to delete, then repeat the assessment.
• Additional improvements to balance testing and reporting.

Resolved issues

• Fixed bug where the HumanTrak app failed to correctly sync profile counts with VALD Hub due to an issue in handling group assignments during the sync process.

New and enhanced features

• You can now perform two new tests using your HumanTrak system:
  • Elbow Flexion – 90º Shoulder Abduction
  • Elbow Extension – 90º Shoulder Abduction
• We've made some improvements to PDF session reports.
  • Historical data will now be plotted on top of your latest test session data for easy comparison.
  • Axes limits have been fixed so scale is consistent between sides (i.e. left vs right) and sessions.
  • Additional formatting improvements.
• You can now select 45 and 60 seconds as your Test Duration (s) for balance testing.

• In the Reports screen with Private mode enabled, you can now search for session reports for individual profiles while maintaining privacy.
• Improved scrolling behavior throughout the app.
• Calibration pop-up before certain exercises will now include the test name.

New and enhanced features

• You can now record six brand new balance tests with HumanTrak.
  • Quiet stand (Eyes open or closed)
  • Single leg stand (Eyes open or closed)
  • Tandem stand (Eyes open or closed)

Quiet stand	Single leg stand	Tandem stand (foot position)

• For new balance tests, specify the surface conditions and test duration (in seconds) to modify the difficulty level, allowing you to adapt these tests for a wide range of populations.

• Exercises in your Session Tests queue on the right can now be reordered, removed, or redone at any point in your session.
• We've added a brand new 'Dynamic knee valgus' metric for the Single leg squat test.
• Test protocol instructions can be viewed at any time during your session.
• You can now choose to upload your session report PDF to VALD Hub through the button.
• All HumanTrak test results are now viewable in VALD Hub, including the new balance tests in this release.
• We've enhanced the workflow for certain tests where calibration is required to improve the accuracy of your results.

Resolved issues

• Major performance improvements.
• Fixed polarity of hip internal rotation and hip adduction metrics to ensure correct directional values are displayed.
• Fixed bug where reps would be incorrectly numbered when pausing a session during a repetition.
• Fixed issues occurring with loading snapshots when the HumanTrak laptop time zone was changed.