Vertical jump height measures our ability to oppose gravity and lower body neuromuscular function in athletes and various clinical populations. Vertical jump tests are principally simple, time-efficient, and extensively used for assessing athletes and generally in sport science research. Using the force platform for jump height estimates is increasingly popular owing to technological advancements and its relative ease of use in diverse settings. However, ground reaction force data can be analyzed in multiple ways to estimate jump height, leading to distinct outcome values from the same jump. In the literature, four equations have been commonly described for estimating jump height using the force platform, where jump height can vary by up to \(\sim\) 15 cm when these equations are used on the same jump. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the equations according to the intended use. Considerations of (i) the jump type, (ii) the reason for testing, and (iii) the definition of jump height should ideally determine which equation to apply. The different jump height equations can lead to confusion and inappropriate comparisons of jump heights. Considering the popularity of reporting jump height results, both in the literature and in practice, there is a significant need to understand how the different mathematical approaches influence jump height. This review aims to investigate how different equations affect the assessment of jump height using force platforms across various jump types, such as countermovement jumps, squat jumps, drop jumps, and loaded jumps.

垂直跳跃高度衡量我们在运动员和各种临床人群中对抗重力和下半身神经肌肉功能的能力。垂直跳跃测试主要简单、省时，并广泛用于评估运动员，通常用于运动科学研究。由于技术的进步及其在各种环境中的相对易用性，使用 Force 平台进行跳跃高度估计越来越受欢迎。但是，可以通过多种方式分析地面反作用力数据以估计跳跃高度，从而导致同一跳跃的结果值不同。在文献中，通常描述了四个方程式来使用力平台估算跳跃高度，当这些方程用于同一次跳跃时，跳跃高度最多可以变化 \（\sim\） 15 厘米。根据预期用途，每个方程都有优点和缺点。理想情况下，考虑 （i） 跳跃类型，（ii） 测试原因，以及 （iii） 跳跃高度的定义应确定应用哪个方程。不同的跳跃高度方程可能会导致跳跃高度的混淆和不适当的比较。考虑到报告跳跃高度结果在文献和实践中的流行，非常需要了解不同的数学方法如何影响跳跃高度。本综述旨在研究不同的方程如何影响使用各种跳跃类型（例如反向运动跳跃、深蹲跳跃、下降跳跃和负载跳跃）的力平台评估跳跃高度。