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Yu H, Wang J, Mao M, Song Q, Zhang C, Fong DTP, Sun W. Muscle co-contraction and pre-activation in knee and ankle joint during a typical Tai Chi brush-knee twist-step. Res Sports Med 2023; 31:628-637. [PMID: 34957881 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2021.2020788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the co-contraction and pre-activation of agonistic and antagonistic muscles in experienced Tai Chi (TC) practitioners during normal walking (NW) and brush-knee twist-step (BKTS). The electromyographic activities of rectus femoris, biceps femoris, and tibialis anterior and lateral gastrocnemius muscles were collected during BKTS and NW in 28 TC practitioners. The pre-activation of knee and ankle joints before initial landing of left foot, and the co-contraction of knee and ankle joint in double-stance phase I (DSI), single-stance phase (SS), double-stance phase II (DSII), and swing phase (SW) were calculated during BKTS and NW. Ankle co-contraction significantly increased during DSI and SS in BKTS movements than compared with that in NW. For DSI and SW, SS and DSII, and DSII and SW, a significant difference was found in BKTS. The pre-activation of knee joint significantly decreased in BKTS and NW. This study indicated greater ankle joint muscle co-contraction in DSI and SS of stance phase and lower knee joint muscle co-contraction and pre-activation than in NW in BKTS movement. In addition, greater ankle joint muscle co-contraction was observed in the DSI, SS, and DSII of stance phase than those of swing phase in BKTS movement.
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- Hao Yu
- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- Lab of Biomechanics, Shandong Institute of Sport Science, Jinan, China
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- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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Li H, Peng F, Lyu S, Ji Z, Li X, Liu M. Newly compiled Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu) promotes lower extremity exercise: a preliminary cross sectional study. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15036. [PMID: 36935910 PMCID: PMC10019341 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Background Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu) is a new type of simplified Tai Chi widely practiced by Tai Chi enthusiasts that has developed and perfected simplified Tai Chi movement and enriched Tai Chi practice methods. When practicing, Tai Chi athletes and enthusiasts can choose the Bafa Wubu movements to practice according to their physical conditions. The purpose of this article is to discuss the mechanism by which Bafa Wubu promotes lower extremity exercise from the perspective of exercise biomechanics. Objectives This article aims to explore the scientific training methods and technical characteristics of Bafa Wubu, and its contribution to comprehensive exercise of the lower extremities, by analyzing the biomechanical characteristics of the lower extremities of participants who practice Bafa Wubu at different levels and by comparing their ground reaction force, lower limb joints, and muscles during Bafa Wubu. Methods A total of 16 male participants were recruited and divided into an amateur group (N = 8) and a professional group (N = 8). The data were collected by a BTS 3D infrared-based motion capture system, and Kistler 3D force plate. The lower extremity joint forces and muscle strength were calculated by anybody simulation software with inverse dynamics. Results During elbowing and leaning sideways with steps sideways (ELS), the ground reaction force of the professional group was significantly higher than that of the amateur group in the sagittal, vertical, and frontal axes (P < 0.01). While stepping forward, backward, and sideways, the professional group's joints loading at the hip, knee, and ankle was always higher in the vertical direction (P < 0.01). Furthermore, during warding off with steps forward (WOF), laying with steps forward (LF), and rolling back with steps backward (RBB), hip joint loading increased in the med-lat direction. During actions with steps backward and sideways, the professional group's ankle flexion/extension torque and hip abduction/rotation torque were significantly larger than those of the amateur group (P < 0.01). Different actions in Bafa Wubu activate muscles to different degrees, whereas the iliacus is mainly responsible for stabilizing postures when practitioners perform standing knee lifting motions. Conclusions Professional groups who have been practicing Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu) for a long time have higher ground reaction force, and the force on the three joints of the lower extremities is different for various movements, which has positive significance for exercising the joints of the lower extremities. In addition, various motions activate muscles of different types at different levels. For amateurs to practice different movements to stimulate the muscles, targeted areas of practice promote the lower extremity muscles' synergistic force. In summary, the muscles and joints of the lower extremity can obtain comprehensive and balanced exercise through Bafa Wubu.
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- Haojie Li
- School of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- Department of PE, Peking University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- School of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- School of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- School of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- School of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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Chen J, Xue X, Xu J, Zeng J, Xu F. Emerging Trends and Hotspots in Tai Chi Fall Prevention: Analysis and Visualization. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148326. [PMID: 35886172 PMCID: PMC9320470 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Recently, substantial studies have increased around the topic of the tai chi fall-prevention field. Few studies, however, have revealed the current progress and hotspots under a bibliometric analysis. Therefore, the present study aimed to conduct Citespace, a significant application for bibliometric analysis, to carry out the situation and trend in this field. This study has identified the core countries are the United States, China, Australia, and England, which are also the origins of the core institutions. Besides this, we also have found two large research groups led by Li and Sherrington. Moreover, the result has revealed that J Aging Phys Act and J Am Geriatr Soc are the primary journals. Geriatrics and gerontology, sport sciences, rehabilitation, and gerontology are the leading categories. Furthermore, one of the more important findings to come out in this study are that “elderly”, “Parkinson’s disease”, “vestibular rehabilitation”, “frail patient”, and “community fall prevention” are the research hotspots. “Women”, “proprioception”, “cognitive impairment”, “dementia”, “osteoarthritis”, and “stroke” are the potential research trend in the future. These findings suggest that the tai chi fall-prevention field has a broad research prospect. Although several questions remain uncertain currently, it is worthy for scholars to do further study.
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- Jiesi Chen
- School of Physical Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; (J.C.); (X.X.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Physical Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; (J.C.); (X.X.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Physical Education, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing 211171, China;
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- School of Physical Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; (J.C.); (X.X.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Physical Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; (J.C.); (X.X.); (J.Z.)
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Bagiartana KDA, Huriah T. A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercises for Improving Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Strength of the Elderly in the Community. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.7841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Balance disorders are the primary cause of falls, a significant health concern for the elderly. Tai Chi (TC) improves the balance and strength of the lower limb muscles that focus on centering the mind, bodywork, and breathing exercises.
AIM: A systematic review was conducted to search for evidence of the effects of Thai Chi in balancing and strengthening of lower extremities among the elderly in the community.
METHODS: According to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, a systematic review was conducted. Databases included Science Direct, ProQuest, and PubMed, from 2015 to 2020, with research articles being original studies. The quality of research articles was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Systematically analyses were used for results syntheses.
RESULTS: Six articles were included in this review. TC exercises effectively improve the balance and muscle strength of the lower limbs among the elderly in the community. TC has a beneficial effect on evaluation in the short (8 weeks) and long (12 weeks) term to prevent falls among the elderly in the community.
CONCLUSION: TC exercises are beneficial for improving balance and muscle strength of the lower limb among the elderly in the community with Selected TC, Traditional TC, and Modified Chen-style TC.
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Hu Y, Kattan C, Kontos D, Zhu W, Hernandez ME. Benefits of tai ji quan practice on neuromuscular functions in older adults: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020; 42:101295. [PMID: 33341582 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Tai Ji Quan (TJQ) practice has been recommended for reducing falls in older adults, but a gap exists in our understanding of the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying TJQ practice benefits. This study aims to quantify and validate neuromuscular mechanisms underlying TJQ practice benefits in older adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review and analysis followed the PRISMA framework. All meta-analyses were performed in R. RESULTS For healthy older adults, TJQ practice was found to decrease muscle onset latency. Higher leg muscle activations were found during TJQ gait in comparison to normal gait. A significant interaction between TJQ practice time and age of the cohort was observed in muscle onset latency. For adults with pre-existing health conditions, TJQ practice has similar neuromuscular benefits as conventional rehabilitation methods. CONCLUSION Neuromuscular function improvements associated with TJQ practice provide a mechanism for reducing falls in older adults with and without pre-existing health conditions.
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- Yang Hu
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
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Sam-Kit Tin T, Daniel Weng CH, Vigário PDS, Ferreira ADS. Effects of A Short-term Cardio Tai Chi Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Hemodynamic Parameters in Sedentary Adults: A Pilot Study. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2019; 13:12-18. [PMID: 31863925 DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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This study evaluates the effects of a short-term Cardio Tai Chi program on the cardiorespiratory fitness and hemodynamic parameters in sedentary adults. Thirty-one sedentary participants (age: 58 ± 9 years, body mass: 63 ± 12 kg) were subjected to an exercise program during 10 sessions over a 10-day period within 2 weeks. The Cardio Tai Chi program consisted in a series of three to five intervals lasting 90 s each at ∼70% maximal heart rate separated by 2-min of low-intensity recovery. Primary outcome measures were cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen uptake, V˙O2peak) assessed by the Rockport walking test and resting hemodynamic parameters (systolic, diastolic, mean, and pulse pressures). We observed a significant difference of means on post-pre V˙O2peak [4.5 ml/kg/min, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3.1 to 5.8, p = 0.004], systolic blood pressure (-5.5 mmHg, 95% CI:-7.3 to -3.8, p = 0.010) and pulse pressure (-3.7 mmHg, 95% CI: -5.2 to -2.3, p = 0.028). No significant differences were observed for diastolic pressure (-1.8 mmHg, 95% CI: -2.6 to -1.0, p = 0.226), mean blood pressure (2.5 mmHg, 95% CI: 1.4 to 3.6, p = 0.302), or resting heart rate (-0.9 beat/min, 95% CI: -2.0 to 0.1, p = 0.631). Our findings suggest that engaging in a short-term Cardio Tai Chi program can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and hemodynamic parameters in sedentary adults.
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- University of East-West Medicine, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, USA; Department of Kinesiology, San Jose State University, CA, 95112, USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Augusto Motta University Center, Praça das Nações 34, Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21041-010, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Augusto Motta University Center, Praça das Nações 34, Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21041-010, Brazil; Salgado de Oliveira University, Rua Marechal Deodoro 263, Centro, Niterói, RJ, 24030-060, Brazil.
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Hsu CY, Moyle W, Cooke M, Jones C. Seated Tai Chi versus usual activities in older people using wheelchairs: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med 2015; 24:1-6. [PMID: 26860794 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2015.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Compare the effect of seated Tai Chi exercise (intervention) to usual activities on quality of life and depression symptoms in older people using wheelchairs. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING One long-term care facility in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS 86 long-term care residents were screened; 60 were eligible and randomized to Tai Chi group (n=30), or usual activity (n=30). INTERVENTION One certified trainer provided the intervention group with 40min of seated Tai Chi exercise, three times a week for 26 weeks. Trial registration ACTRN12613000029796. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Quality of Life (WHOQOL (BREF)); depression symptoms (GDS-SF) RESULTS: Participants in the Tai Chi group (M=3.76, SD=3.65) recorded significantly lower GDS-SF scores than participants in the control (M=7.76, SD=5.15) and the Tai Chi group registered significantly higher scores across overall QOL [p=0.03], general health [p=0.04], and the associated domains: physical health [p=0.00], psychological health [p=0.02], social relations [p=0.00], and environment [p=0.00]. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the importance of Tai Chi in improving QOL and depression in this population.
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- Chen-Yuan Hsu
- Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; Department of Nursing, Dayeh University, Changhua, Taiwan.
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- Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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Su Z, Zhao J, Wang N, Chen Y, Guo Y, Tian Y. Effects of Weighted Tai Chi on Leg Strength of Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2015; 63:2208-10. [DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Zhongjun Su
- Department of Human Sports Science; Shanghai Sport University; Shanghai China
- Department of Physical Education; Hubei Polytechnic University; Huangshi Hubei China
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- Sport Biological Research Center; China Institute of Sport Science; Beijing China
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- School of Physical Education; Linyi University; Linyi Shandong China
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- Department of Physical Education; Hubei Polytechnic University; Huangshi Hubei China
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- Physical Education Department; Xi'an Polytechnic University; Xi'an Shaan Xi China
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- Sport Biological Research Center; China Institute of Sport Science; Beijing China
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LEE LIANHUI, LIN HWAITING, LU CHENGHSIEN, HSIEH LISALICHEN, CHEN SHUNSHENG, CHANG WENNENG, CHANG KUCHOU, LIN TSUKUNG, TSAI NAIWEN. "DIRECTION-ORIENTED MOTION AND BALANCED SHORT-STANCE TAI CHI" MODEL: BIOMECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PRACTICABILITY. J MECH MED BIOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1142/s021951941550013x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Previous clinical studies on Tai Chi have often randomly adopted Tai Chi movements that are complicated and not systematic for the elderly and beginners to learn. This study aimed to develop a direction-based and easy-to-learn Tai Chi model, the practicability of which was also tested. This model adopted seven typical movements of the Yang-style Tai Chi form that were divided into four motion directions. The biomechanical characteristics, including muscle activation, body center of gravity movement, and center of pressure of the practitioner during Tai Chi were measured to identify the model's characteristics and practicability. After three months of training, the patterns of measured biomechanical characteristics of the beginners were similar to those of the masters. This model maintains the principal features of traditional Tai Chi and allows beginners to more easily practice the movements within a short period of time. Beginners can also use this model under relaxed conditions, with the correct kinesiology of Tai Chi motions, and quickly practice Tai Chi at a level similar to that of masters.
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- LIAN-HUI LEE
- Department of Neurology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Health Administration, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan
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Jiménez-Martín PJ, Hernández-Neira JL. Biomechanical considerations of foot-ground contact in T'ai Chi Chuan. J Altern Complement Med 2014; 20:743-9. [PMID: 25115816 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2014.0035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Although numerous studies have linked t'ai chi chuan (TCC) practice with benefits for balance, reduction in the number of falls, and in the fear of falling, most of them did not address the causes of these benefits in depth. Some studies, however, sought to determine the causes from the biomechanical point of view. This article aims to thoroughly describe and critically review recent papers on foot-ground contact in TCC practice, one of the parameters involved in balance biomechanics in TCC performance. No previous review on this subject has been found. Nine electronic databases were searched for publications between 1996 and 2013. Studies were excluded if they were not published in English or were abstracts, posters, or summaries from conferences. From a total of 195 articles identified, 4 randomized controlled trials and 3 non-randomized controlled trials were eligible for the analysis. The number of studies that assessed foot-ground contact in TCC and effects on normal gait, postural control improvement, and fall prevention is still quite small. These studies were based on intervention protocols and used populations that were too heterogeneous to allow reliable comparisons. According to the studies analyzed, TCC practice clearly improved parameters associated with foot-ground contact. Nevertheless, the manner in which these benefits are transferred to daily displacement habits still remains unclear.
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- Pedro Jesús Jiménez-Martín
- 1 Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Madrid, Spain
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Jiménez-Martín PJ, Meléndez-Ortega A, Albers U, Schofield D. A review of Tai Chi Chuan and parameters related to balance. Eur J Integr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2013.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Tai chi chuan in medicine and health promotion. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:502131. [PMID: 24159346 PMCID: PMC3789446 DOI: 10.1155/2013/502131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Accepted: 06/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi) is a Chinese traditional mind-body exercise and recently, it becomes popular worldwide. During the practice of Tai Chi, deep diaphragmatic breathing is integrated into body motions to achieve a harmonious balance between body and mind and to facilitate the flow of internal energy (Qi). Participants can choose to perform a complete set of Tai Chi or selected movements according to their needs. Previous research substantiates that Tai Chi has significant benefits to health promotion, and regularly practicing Tai Chi improves aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, health-related quality of life, and psychological well-being. Recent studies also prove that Tai Chi is safe and effective for patients with neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cognitive dysfunction), rheumatological disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia), orthopedic diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, low-back pain, and musculoskeletal disorder), cardiovascular diseases (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and heart failure), chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and breast cancers. Tai Chi is an aerobic exercise with mild-to-moderate intensity and is appropriate for implementation in the community. This paper reviews the existing literature on Tai Chi and introduces its health-promotion effect and the potential clinical applications.
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Jimenez P, Melendez A, Albers U. Psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 55:460-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2011] [Revised: 02/02/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Guan H, Koceja DM. Effects of Long-Term Tai Chi Practice on Balance and H-Reflex Characteristics. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2012; 39:251-60. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x11008798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of long-term Tai Chi practice on postural balance and H-reflex. Sixteen healthy volunteers, eight with three or more years of experience in Tai Chi training (Tai Chi Group-TCG), and eight with no experience in Tai Chi training (Control Group-CG) participated in the study. Postural sways were measured under four experimental conditions: (1) Standing still with eyes open (EO); (2) Standing still with eyes closed (EC); (3) Standing and turning head to left and right with eyes open (EOT); and (4) Standing and turning head to left and right with eyes closed (ECT). Paired reflex depression (PRD) of the soleus muscle was measured under two conditions: supine and standing. Less significant postural sway was observed in the TCG than in the CG under four conditions including EO, EC, EOT, and ECT (p < 0.01). The TCG demonstrated 14.1%, 30.6%, 33.3% and 22.7% less postural sway, respectively. Significant PRD change from a supine to standing position was observed between TCG and CG (p < 0.05). A significant correlation between PRD change (from supine to standing) and years of Tai Chi practice was observed (r = 0.80, p < 0.05). The findings of this study support the positive effects of Tai Chi exercise on balance control under different conditions. Long-term Tai Chi exercisers also demonstrated different reflex modulation from a supine to standing position, and long-term Tai Chi practice may lead to a change of PRD modulation as neuroadaptation.
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- Hongwei Guan
- Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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Liu B, Liu ZH, Zhu HE, Mo JC, Cheng DH. Effects of tai chi on lower-limb myodynamia in the elderly people: a meta-analysis. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2011; 31:141-6. [PMID: 21977816 DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(11)60029-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of Tai Chi (Chinese shadow boxing exercise) for improving the lower-limb muscle strength in elderly people. METHODS The PUBMED database (from 1950), EMBASE-ASP database (from 1974), Cochrane Library (from 1991), Elsevier sciences database (from 1990), OVID full text database (from 1997), Springer-link database (from 1997), The National Research Register database, ISI Web of knowledge (from 1963), Chinese Medical Citation Index/Chinese Medical Current Contents (CMCI/CMCC, from 1989), China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI, from 1915), VIP database (from 1989), and Wanfang database (from 1977) have been searched only for the English and Chinese literatures updated to 10-30-2010. Two researchers independently assessed the methodological quality of studies, extracted and checked the data one another according to the include/exclude standards. Disagreement was resolved by discussions or with the third person. The Review Manage Software 5.0 was used for Meta-analysis. RESULTS Eventually, 2 randomized controled studies and 2 non-randomized controled studies met the inclusion criteria, with 163 subjects involved in the present meta-analysis. The meta-analysis demonstrated that Tai Chi exercise could improve the ankle flexor/extensor muscle strength and the knee extensor/flexor muscle strength, tested with an isokinetic dynamometer. The limb muscle strength increased significantly after Tai Chi exercise (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The meta-analysis favours Tai Chi exercise for improving the lower-limb muscle strength in the older people.
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- Bao Liu
- Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou 510120, China.
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Hasegawa-Ohira M, Toda M, Den R, Morimoto K. [Effects of Tai Chi exercise on physical and mental health]. Nihon Eiseigaku Zasshi 2010; 65:500-5. [PMID: 20885076 DOI: 10.1265/jjh.65.500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Recently, Tai Chi, which is one of the Chinese traditional martial arts, has been receiving attention. The main feature of Tai Chi is its flowing movements including loosening up, relaxing, and practicing meditation with slow abdominal respiration. Tai Chi is widely taken as part of health-promotion activities or rehabilitation training, and significant mental and physical effects have been reported so far. In this review report, Tai Chi was confirmed to be beneficial not only as a rehabilitation training for old people or patients with various diseases but also as an exercise for healthy people. These findings suggest the potential of Tai Chi as a complementary and alternative therapy.
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- Masako Hasegawa-Ohira
- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Romero Zurita A. [Effects of tai chi on health-related quality of life in the elderly]. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol 2010; 45:97-102. [PMID: 20167391 DOI: 10.1016/j.regg.2009.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2009] [Revised: 11/09/2009] [Accepted: 11/10/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Thai Chi is increasingly used in the field of medicine and rehabilitation as an alternative therapy. The results of this review show that older persons obtain physical and psychological benefits from this activity. These benefits are reflected in improved physical functions, reduced fear and fewer falls, which also reduce levels of depression. Furthermore, symptoms are considerably reduced in distinct groups with various diseases, thus improving health-related quality of life.
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- Alejandro Romero Zurita
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, Grupo de Investigación Actividad Física, Deporte y Ergonomía, Junta de Andalucía, España.
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