Abstract
To study the effect Tai Chi pose on lower extremity, especially knee, joint loading, we have calculated average hip, knee, ankle joint loading during different squatting positions. Joint loading was measured by horizontal & vertical joint forces, and joint torques.
Results show knee joint loading increases with the depth of squatting posture. The maximum loading during dynamic conditions was much greater than static loading at the same joint angle.
Based on our observations, we suggest Tai Chi practitioners start Tai Chi practice with shallow squat and slow motion to avoid excessive joint loading and potential degenerative injury to the knee joint.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 2011 Congress of International Society of Biomechanics - Duration: Jan 1 2011 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 2011 Congress of International Society of Biomechanics |
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| Period | 01/1/11 → … |
DC Disciplines
- Kinesiology
- Medicine and Health Sciences