Synergistic multi-joint kinematic strategies to reduce tripping risks during obstacle-crossing in older long-term Tai-Chi Chuan practitioners
Journal
Frontiers in aging neuroscience
Journal Volume
14
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
Losing balance or tripping over obstacles is considered one of the most common causes of falls in the elderly. Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) has been shown to improve muscle strength, inter-joint coordination and balance control in the elderly. This study aimed to determine whether older long-term TCC practitioners would show multi-joint kinematic strategies that would reduce the risk of tripping during obstacle-crossing compared to peers without TCC experience.
Subjects
Tai-Chi Chuan; balance control strategies; fall risk; kinematics strategies; obstacle-crossing
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Type
journal article