Preliminary analysis of the gait at mid-stance due to a bout of the simplified Taichiquan exercise
- VernacularTitle:对简化太极拳运动步态站立中期的分析
- Author:
Xusheng SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Taichiquan, gait, hip, knee, ankle, ranges of motion
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2005;11(1):69-69
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze the effect of the simplified Taichiquan exercise on the function of the lower limbs. MethodsThe ranges of flexion extension motion of the hip, knee and ankle of 30 healthy male young subjects were measured using a goniometer. ResultsDuring exercise the hips and the knee of both weight bearing legs and non weight bearing legs had marked decreases of ranges of motion, but the right ankle had more activities of dorsiflexion, the left ankle was in a dynamic mid zero position.ConclusionTaichiquan exercise can strengthen the motive function of lower limb.
