Biomechanical analysis of the meniscus and cartilage of the knee during a typical Tai Chi movement—brush-knee and twist-step

Yan Li; Kuan Wang; Lejun Wang; Tongbo Chang; Shengnian Zhang; Wenxin Niu; Yan Li; Kuan Wang; Lejun Wang; Tongbo Chang; Shengnian Zhang; Wenxin Niu

doi:10.3934/mbe.2019042

Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering

2019, Volume 16, Issue 2: 898-908. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2019042

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Biomechanical analysis of the meniscus and cartilage of the knee during a typical Tai Chi movement—brush-knee and twist-step

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Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sports, Shanghai 200438, China
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Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201615, China
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Department of Rehabilitation Engineering, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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Sport and Health Research Center, Physical Education Department, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Received: 12 November 2018 Accepted: 17 December 2018 Published: 30 January 2019

This study aimed to analyze the biomechanical response of the knee cartilage and meniscus to a typical Tai Chi (TC) movement, brush-knee and twist-step (BKTS). Kinematic and kinetic data was recorded while an experienced TC practitioner performed normal walking, jogging and BKTS. The kinetic data were then imported into a validated finite element model of the knee joint to examine the biomechanical response of the articular cartilage and meniscus. Compared with walking and jogging, the BKTS movement showed a greater increase in the range of motion (ROM) of the knee. The ROM in the sagittal plane was 56^° (walking), 38^° (jogging) and 93^° (BKTS). In coronal plane, the knee ROM was 8^° (walking), 11^° (jogging) and 28^° (BKTS). And in horizontal plane the ROM was 17^° (walking), 15^° (jogging) and 29^° (BKTS). The finite element simulation demonstrated that the pressure contact stress is much more concentrated during walking and jogging than BKTS, which is consistent with the lower peak contact stresses recorded on the cartilage and meniscus. In conclusion, the TC movement produced a gentler stress state on the meniscus and cartilage, while also requiring a greater knee ROM. Practicing TC may have a lower risk of knee joint injury compared to walking and jogging.

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Citation: Yan Li, Kuan Wang, Lejun Wang, Tongbo Chang, Shengnian Zhang, Wenxin Niu. Biomechanical analysis of the meniscus and cartilage of the knee during a typical Tai Chi movement—brush-knee and twist-step[J]. Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2019, 16(2): 898-908. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2019042

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