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App Description
As featured in the book Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield.
As featured in the podcasts:
- Harder to Kill Radio 026
- Ameer Rosic Optimal Health Show #58
- Ben Greenfield Fitness #263
CNS Tap Test is an adaptation of the Finger Tap Test (FTT) or Finger Oscillation Test (FOT) which is used to measure the status of the central nervous system (CNS), and is one of the most commonly used tests in neuropsychology, because of its simplicity and reliability, and because it generates relevant data about fine motor control, which is based on motor speed as well as kinesthetic and visual-motor ability.
The application should be used on a regular basis to determine an athlete’s baseline. If the CNS Tap Test result is elevated it is suitable for a maximum effort or a heavy lifting day. If the CNS Tap Test result is lower than average it may indicate CNS fatigue and impending sickness, injury or over-training.
Both hands should be tested on a regular basis in a consistent environment, typically every morning on waking. The procedure for testing is:
- Rest hand palm down on the heel of the hand on a flat surface
- Tapping is done with the index (pointing finger), and all other fingers remain on the flat surface
- The timer starts with the first tap
- When the timer expires no further taps will be accepted
- The result can either be saved or discarded.
Multiple samples can be saved per day.
The resulting data can be graphed, emailed or managed from within CNS Tap Test.
Using Swift Charts for improved accessibility and legibility.
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App Changes
- February 18, 2012 New version 1.0.1
- February 20, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
- February 21, 2012 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
- February 29, 2012 New version 1.0.2
- March 12, 2012 New version 1.0.3
- June 06, 2012 New version 1.0.4
- June 26, 2012 New version 1.0.5
- July 02, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
- July 03, 2012 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
- July 08, 2012 New version 1.0.6
- July 13, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
- August 14, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- August 21, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- August 23, 2012 New version 1.0.7
- August 27, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- September 07, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- September 10, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- September 14, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- September 15, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- September 17, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- September 19, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- September 20, 2012 New version 1.0.8
- September 21, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- October 09, 2012 New version 1.0.9
- October 29, 2012 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
- October 30, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
- April 06, 2013 New version 1.1.0
- April 11, 2013 New version 1.1.1
- April 13, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- April 24, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- May 12, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- May 15, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- May 20, 2013 New version 1.1.2
- May 20, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- June 25, 2013 New version 1.1.3
- July 12, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
- July 19, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
- July 24, 2013 New version 1.1.4
- July 28, 2013 New version 1.1.5
- August 24, 2013 New version 1.1.6
- September 06, 2013 New version 1.1.7
- October 07, 2013 New version 1.2.0
- February 20, 2014 New version 1.2.1
- May 02, 2014 New version 1.2.2
- July 24, 2014 New version 1.2.3
- November 03, 2014 New version 1.2.4
- December 18, 2014 New version 1.2.5
- January 25, 2015 New version 1.2.6
- July 11, 2015 New version 1.2.8
- June 14, 2019 New version 1.4.0
- August 16, 2019 New version 1.4.2
- May 06, 2021 New version 1.4.3
- September 16, 2023 New version 1.5.1
- November 15, 2023 New version 1.5.3
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