Tai Chi and Its Effects on Dynamic Postural Control in the Initiation of Gait by Older People
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- Kim Hyeong-Dong
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Korea University
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- Je Hyun Dong
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Catholic University of Daegu
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- Jeong Ji Hoon
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University
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- Cho, Kwang-ho
- Department of Radiological Science, Baekseok Culture University
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Abstract
[Purpose] This study examined the changes in the translation of the center of pressure (COP) when older adults initiated gait before and after Tai Chi (TC) training. [Subjects] Twenty older adults, ranging in age from 65 to 83 years, participated in a 16-week TC training program. [Methods] Before and after the TC training the subjects were asked to perform gait initiation (GI). The subjects exercised with Sun-style TC, which incorporates elements that emphasize continuous flowing movement, balance control, endurance, strength, concentration and awareness of the environment, three times per week over a 16-week period. The differences in COP excursion in the anteroposterior (A-P) and mediolateral (M-L) directions between pre- and post-training were analyzed using the data collected from two force plates. [Results] The COP displacement in the A-P and M-L directions after TC training was increased significantly compared to that observed pre-training. [Conclusion] The 16-week practice of TC improved the ability of participants to generate momentum via a greater COP shift in the A-P and M-L directions in the initiation of gait as well as their ability to maintain balance and lateral stability. TC training may be effective for prevention of falls among the healthy elderly.<br>
Journal
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- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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Journal of Physical Therapy Science 24 (2), 175-180, 2012
The Society of Physical Therapy Science
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Details 詳細情報について
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- CRID
- 1390001204329301120
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- NII Article ID
- 10030766306
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- NII Book ID
- AA10798949
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- ISSN
- 21875626
- 09155287
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- Text Lang
- en
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- Data Source
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- JaLC
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- CiNii Articles
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- Disallowed