Synergistic multi-joint kinematic strategies to reduce tripping risks during obstacle-crossing in older long-term Tai-Chi Chuan practitioners

Synergistic multi-joint kinematic strategies to reduce tripping risks during obstacle-crossing in older long-term Tai-Chi Chuan practitioners

IntroductionLosing 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...

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Main Authors: Hsing-Po Huang, Chien-Chung Kuo, Shiuan-Huei Lu, Sheng-Chang Chen, Tsung-Jung Ho, Tung-Wu Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Subjects:
Tai-Chi Chuan
kinematics strategies
balance control strategies
obstacle-crossing
fall risk
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2022.961515/full

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