Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Muscle Strength,Plantar Tactile Sensation,Kinesthesia,and Postural Control of Older Adults at Different Ages
10.16156/j.1004-7220.2025.03.015
- VernacularTitle:太极拳锻炼对不同年龄段老年人肌肉力量、皮肤触觉、本体感觉和姿势控制能力的影响
- Author:
Teng ZHANG
1
;
Dewei MAO
;
Qipeng SONG
Author Information
1. 山东体育学院运动与健康学院,济南 250102
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tai Chi;
older adults;
sensorimotor integration;
plantar sensitivity;
balance control
- From:
Journal of Medical Biomechanics
2025;40(3):631-637
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of 16-week Tai Chi exercise on muscle strength,plantar tactile sensation,kinesthesia,and postural control of older adults at different ages.Methods Thirty-nine older adults were divided into 60-75-year-old group(n=24)and the 76-90-year-old group(n=15),and both groups received Tai Chi practice for 16 weeks.The muscle strength,plantar tactile sensation,kinesthesia,and center of pressure root mean square(CoP-RMS)were measured before and after practice.Results After 16 weeks of Tai Chi exercise,the fifth metatarsal head tactile sensation and ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion kinesthesia thresholds decreased in the 76-90-year-old group.However,there was no significant change in the 60-75-year-old group.The CoP-RMS in the medial/lateral direction decreased in the 60-75-year-old and 76-90-year-old group.Conclusions After 16 weeks of Tai Chi exercise,muscle strength,plantar tactile sensation,kinesthesia,and postural control were improved.Especially for older adults aged over 75 years,Tai Chi exercise improved their plantar tactile sensation,kinesthesia,and postural control to a greater extent.Tai Chi practice provides a suitable and effective exercise form for older adults over 75 years.
