Ranges of ankle motion in mini-Taichiquan exercise

VernacularTitle:简化太极拳运动中踝关节活动度的变化
Author: Xusheng SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Taichiquan, ranges of motion, ankle joint
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2003;9(7):445-445
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the change ranges of ankle motion in mini-Taichiquan exercise.MethodsThe ranges of ankle motion of 30 healthy male young subjects were measured using a goniometer.ResultsThere were more activities of dorsiflexion on right ankles,while the left ankles was in a dynamic mid-zero position during the exercise.ConclusionsMini-Taichiquan exercise can strengthen both dorsiflexors and plantar flexors especially triceps surae,in a functional ankle joint state.