ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
A study on the brain mechanisms of postural control improvement in obese college students through traditional martial arts Tan Tui practice.
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Objective: To investigate the effects of traditional martial arts Tan Tui practice on the brain mechanisms of postural control in obese college students. Methods: Eighty obese college students were randomly divided into a Tan Tui practice group (TT) and a control group (CON), with 40 participants in each group. The TT group engaged in Tan Tui practice, while the CON group performed jogging. The intervention period was 14 weeks (3 times per week, 60 min each session). Absolute power of the alpha frequency band was assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after 14 weeks (post-intervention) for brain regions related to cognitive function and sensorimotor function. Results: (1) Absolute Brain Power: Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed significant differences ( Conclusion: A 14-week systematic traditional martial arts Tan Tui training program can significantly enhance cortical excitability, improve functional symmetry between the left and right brain hemispheres, and strengthen the synergy among multiple brain regions in obese college students. Our findings demonstrate that traditional martial arts practice induces measurable neural plasticity and improves postural control and brain function in populations. This study links Tan Tui to modern neurophysiological evidence, offering novel insights into mind-body interventions for brain health in obesity.
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