Tai Chi Research » Neuromuscular Responses http://www.taichiresearch.com The Source for Tai Chi Research, Tai Chi Articles and Tai Chi Videos Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:06:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Study investigates neural mechanisms underlying balance improvements in tai chi. http://www.taichiresearch.com/793/study-investigates-neural-mechanisms-underlying-balance-improvements-in-tai-chi/ http://www.taichiresearch.com/793/study-investigates-neural-mechanisms-underlying-balance-improvements-in-tai-chi/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:55:49 +0000 David Bendall http://www.taichiresearch.com/?p=793 Researchers at the University of Oregon in Eugene designed a study aimed at examining the underlying neural mechanisms responsible for the balance improvements that have been observed after short-term tai chi training. Twenty-two balance-impaired older adults were randomly divided between a tai chi group and a control group. The control group received axial mobility exercises, balance/awareness education and stress reduction. Both groups trained 1.5 hours per day, 5 days per week for three weeks. The tai chi group, but not the controls, had significantly enhanced neuromuscular responses controlling the ankle joint after a perturbation of the leg test. Clinical balance measures improved in the tai chi group.

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