Exploring the relationship between movement and breathing regulation in Tai Chi practice among middle-aged and older men using a three-dimensional respiratory–movement model
Long-term Tai Chi practice enhances motor control through optimized diaphragmatic breathing, improved joint flexibility, and adaptive coordination between respiration and posture. These findings provide systematic biomechanical and physiological evidence for the mechanisms by which Tai Chi may improve postural control and respiratory function.
Authors
- Meijin Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4830-5615)
- Xiaofei Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2996-9424)
- Jiaqi Zheng
- Yatai Chai
- Xiangbin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1293-8755)
Institutions
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1657944
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine