TY - JOUR
T1 - An instance of reduced center of mass displacement
T2 - The Ba Gua Zhang walking gait
AU - Chong, Raymond K.Y.
AU - Chiu, Fung Chow Alex
AU - Lee, Kyoung Hyun
AU - Do, Manh Cuong
PY - 2009/12
Y1 - 2009/12
N2 - The Ba Gua Zhang walking gait was examined in an accomplished practitioner to test the hypothesis that reducing the vertical oscillation of the body center of mass (CoM) conserves energy. Compared to typical walking, center-of-mass displacement and peak vertical ground reaction force decreased during Ba Gua Zhang walking. Muscle activity in the lower extremities and lower back, however, increased. The results failed to support the concept of decreasing CoM oscillations to increase efficiency.
AB - The Ba Gua Zhang walking gait was examined in an accomplished practitioner to test the hypothesis that reducing the vertical oscillation of the body center of mass (CoM) conserves energy. Compared to typical walking, center-of-mass displacement and peak vertical ground reaction force decreased during Ba Gua Zhang walking. Muscle activity in the lower extremities and lower back, however, increased. The results failed to support the concept of decreasing CoM oscillations to increase efficiency.
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U2 - 10.2466/PMS.109.3.646-648
DO - 10.2466/PMS.109.3.646-648
M3 - Article
C2 - 20178262
AN - SCOPUS:77949621960
SN - 0031-5125
VL - 109
SP - 646
EP - 648
JO - Perceptual and Motor Skills
JF - Perceptual and Motor Skills
IS - 3
ER -