2013
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.193
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Effects of Tai Chi Training on Obstacle Avoidance and Gait Initiation by Older People

Abstract: Abstract. [Purpose] The aim of the current study was to investigate whether dynamic balance control, assessed by the center of pressure (COP) trajectory, during level walking and obstacle crossing is affected by Tai Chi (TC) training.[Subjects] Twenty healthy older adults (mean age, 71.9; age range, 65-82 years) who met the inclusion criteria volunteered to participate in this trial.[Methods] Subjects underwent pre-and post-test measurements of initiation of gait and stepping over an obstacle at their normal … Show more

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“…However, previous studies on the effects of TCC training on obstacle-crossing performance in the elderly are limited. Only a limited number of studies investigated the effects of TCC on temporospatial parameters and balance control during obstaclecrossing (Ramachandran et al, 2007;Kim, 2009;Kim et al, 2013;Chang et al, 2015). It remains unclear whether TCC training would improve the lower limb inter-joint coordination and endpoint control critical for a safe and successful obstacle-crossing in the elderly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, previous studies on the effects of TCC training on obstacle-crossing performance in the elderly are limited. Only a limited number of studies investigated the effects of TCC on temporospatial parameters and balance control during obstaclecrossing (Ramachandran et al, 2007;Kim, 2009;Kim et al, 2013;Chang et al, 2015). It remains unclear whether TCC training would improve the lower limb inter-joint coordination and endpoint control critical for a safe and successful obstacle-crossing in the elderly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Significant correlations between kinetic events, time to stepping-limb TO, amplitude and duration of TA, and intended velocity of GI have been reported 5 ) . Similar patterns of modulation seem to occur when stepping to a new height 15 ) or over an obstacle 7 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 68%
“…Ultimately, lower extremity muscle activation patterns during TW would likely affect the position of the limb, and thereby the position of the moment arms that contribute to external knee joint moments. These control strategies during TW could be enhanced with training 11 , 12 ) and feedback on limb positioning in space or the magnitude of loading experienced throughout the stance phase.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%