| The defence technique in Tai Chi Push Hands: a case study. | |
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PMID: 21104521 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Developed from traditional Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi exercise includes different forms and interactive Push Hands but biomechanical analyses have focused on the former only. To analyse the techniques of Push Hands, an experienced master was asked to defend pushing by four opponents. Movements were videotaped and digitized using a motion analysis system. Surface electrodes were used to record the electromyographic activity of ten muscle groups. Two force plates were used to measure the ground reaction force on each foot. Inexperienced individuals performed the same procedure to serve as the control group. The results indicate that the master adopted a postural adjustment to maintain balance. A clear shift of body weight from the front to the rear foot and mediolateral displacement of the centre of gravity was observed. Low electromyographic activity was observed in the upper body muscle groups, while high electromyographic activity was observed in the right rectus femoris and very high activity in the left rectus femoris during the defence. All inexperienced participants lost their balance in resisting pushing. It is concluded that the Tai Chi defensive technique includes a subtle postural adjustment that slightly changes the pushing force direction, and allows the rear leg to resist the incoming force. |
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Authors:
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Hui-Chuan Chen; Kuang-You B Cheng; Yu-Jen Liu; Hung-Ta Chiu; Kuang-Yu Cheng |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Journal of sports sciences Volume: 28 ISSN: 1466-447X ISO Abbreviation: J Sports Sci Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-04-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8405364 Medline TA: J Sports Sci Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1595-604 Citation Subset: IM |
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Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. |
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