Cortical adaptations in Tai Chi practitioners during sensory conflict: an EEG-based effective connectivity analysis of postural control
Long-term TC practice is associated with quantifiable neuroplastic changes in mu-band cortical effective connectivity, specifically enhanced information outflow from somatosensory reduce parietal influence regions. Our findings demonstrate central mechanisms by which TC practice may improve balance, providing neuroengineering evidence for TC as a neuroplasticity-driven balance intervention.
Authors
- Ying Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1440-0681)
- Jian Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5130-300X)
- Xiaoxia Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8874-6955)
- Cai Yi-ming (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1305-6786)
- Guozheng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8062-8903)
- Jun Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1179-7126)
Institutions
- Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
- Taizhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-05-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-025-01650-8
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 23.80