Research Article
Effect of Tai Chi Training on Dual-Tasking Performance That Involves Stepping Down among Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study
Table 1
Name and training specificity of the 12 Yang-style Tai Chi forms tested.
| | Name | Proper posture | Eccentric control | Turning | Forward stepping | Backward stepping | Sideways stepping | Single-leg standing | Relaxation | Concentration |
| (1) | Commencing | v | | | | | | | v | v |
| (2) | White Crane Spreads its Wings | v | v | | | | | | | v |
| (3) | Brush Knee and Twist Step | v | | v | v | | | | | v |
| (4) | Hands Strum the Lute | v | v | | | v | | | | v |
| (5) | Step Back and Whirl Arms | v | | | | v | | | | v |
| (6) | Work at Shuttles on Both Sides | v | | v | v | | | | | v |
| (7) | Needle at the Sea Bottom | v | v | v | v | | | | | v |
| (8) | Wave Hands in Clouds | v | | v | | | v | | | v |
| (9) | Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg | v | | | | | | v | | v |
| (10) | Kick with Heel | v | | | | | | v | | v |
| (11) | Strike Opponent’s Ears with Both Fists | v | | | | | | | v | v |
| (12) | Closing | v | | | | | | | v | v |
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