ArticleFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2024
Neuromuscular synergy characteristics of Tai Chi leg stirrup movements: optimal coordination patterns throughout various phases.
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- Muscle synergies and functional network organization underlying Tai Chi movements: a pilot cross-Sectional study towards a personalized Neuromechanical Baseline.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Comparative study on bilateral lower extremity joint mechanics and muscle synergy patterns in Axel jumps between elite and amateur single skaters.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Kinematic and kinetic characteristics exhibit differences in two typical progressive movements of Baduangong and Tai Chi: a comparison based on personalized musculoskeletal simulation analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the neuromuscular activity characteristics of Tai Chi athletes and identify optimal muscle synergy patterns. Method: Data were collected from 12 elite Tai Chi athletes using a Vicon motion capture system, a Kistler 3D force plate, and a Noraxon surface electromyography system. Muscle synergy patterns were extracted using Non-negative Matrix Factorization. Results: Four muscle synergy patterns were identified in each of the three phases of the leg stirrup movement, with the optimal synergy pattern for each phase determined as follows: knee lift phase: rectus femoris and vastus lateralis of the right leg; extension phase: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and medial gastrocnemius of the right leg; recovery phase: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and medial gastrocnemius of the right leg. These patterns explain the muscle coordination activities for each phase. Conclusion: This study identified the optimal muscle synergy patterns for each phase, supporting the fluidity and force generation of the leg stirrup movement. This provides Tai Chi athletes with a more efficient way to exert strength and maintain balance.
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