Biomechanical Characteristics Analysis on Taichi Yunshou Technique

Abstract:

Using 3D human motion analysis system and biomechanics knowledge, to explore the Taichi Yunshou technique. Twenty one healthy male adults were voluntarily involved in this study, they were divided into two group by training experience: professional group and amateur group. This study reached the conclusions that (a) there are significant difference between professional and amateur Taichi lovers in different phases in flex and extension angle changes of knee joint, (b) there are no statistical difference between professional and amateur Taichi lovers in different phases in varus and vulgus changes of knee joint in right heel strike,left forefoot off, and left heel strike, (c) during right forefoot off phase, there are significant difference between professional and amateur Taichi lovers.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 952)
• Pages: 235-238
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.952.235
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Tie Yu Guan*
• Keywords: Biomechanics, Joint Angle, Statistical Analysis, Taichi

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