Overview
Clinical studies using various styles and teaching methods of Tai Chi have shown a wide range of health benefits. The common mechanisms for these benefits are not well understood. Traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese philosophy, and the Tàijíquán classics provide commonality for various Tai Chi styles. Because Tai Chi emphasizes sōng (relaxation), fasciae may play a critical role in creating fluid and efficient movements. Fascial research has made progress identifying healthy fascia and methods to make it healthier. Additionally, biomechanics has developed various approaches to quantify fascia in motion, revealing how top-level performers utilize their fascia. The biomechanical concept of stretch stabilization plays an important role in Tai Chi. The work presented here is intended to create a general approach for identifying the connections between Tai Chi and fascia by utilizing computer modeling methods.
Tai Chi, Fascia, and Math 