Ge Wu

Summary

Affiliation: University of Vermont
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate system of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion--part I: ankle, hip, and spine. International Society of Biomechanics
    Ge Wu
    J Biomech 35:543-8. 2002
  2. ncbi Ground contact characteristics of Tai Chi gait
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, 305 Rowell Building, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Gait Posture 22:32-9. 2005
  3. ncbi Muscle action pattern and knee extensor strength of older Tai Chi exercisers
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Med Sport Sci 52:30-9. 2008
  4. ncbi Biomechanical characteristics of stepping in older Tai Chi practitioners
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, United States
    Gait Posture 36:361-6. 2012
  5. ncbi Comparison of telecommunication, community, and home-based Tai Chi exercise programs on compliance and effectiveness in elders at risk for falls
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 91:849-56. 2010
  6. ncbi Speed effect of selected Tai Chi Chuan movement on leg muscle activity in young and old practitioners
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 24:415-21. 2009
  7. ncbi Portable preimpact fall detector with inertial sensors
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 16:178-83. 2008
  8. ncbi Age-related differences in Tai Chi gait kinematics and leg muscle electromyography: a pilot study
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89:351-7. 2008
  9. ncbi Group tele-exercise for improving balance in elders
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Telemed J E Health 12:561-70. 2006
  10. ncbi A neural network approach to motor-sensory relations during postural disturbance
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Brain Res Bull 69:365-74. 2006

Detail Information

Publications18

  1. ncbi ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate system of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion--part I: ankle, hip, and spine. International Society of Biomechanics
    Ge Wu
    J Biomech 35:543-8. 2002
    ..For each joint, a standard for the local axis system in each articulating bone is generated. These axes then standardize the JCS. Adopting these standards will lead to better communication among researchers and clinicians...
  2. ncbi Ground contact characteristics of Tai Chi gait
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, 305 Rowell Building, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Gait Posture 22:32-9. 2005
    ..The goal of this study was to quantify the biomechanical characteristics of foot-ground contact during a Tai Chi gait (TCG), one of the basic but common Tai Chi Chuan movements...
  3. ncbi Muscle action pattern and knee extensor strength of older Tai Chi exercisers
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Med Sport Sci 52:30-9. 2008
    ..This study examined the leg muscle action patterns during a typical TC movement, and their relationship with knee extensor strength and knee flexion angle in single leg stance...
  4. ncbi Biomechanical characteristics of stepping in older Tai Chi practitioners
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, United States
    Gait Posture 36:361-6. 2012
    ..024). These group differences are in favor of TC practitioners in situations of postural recovery from potential falls, even with mental distractions, and may explain the positive effect of TC practice on fall reduction in older adults...
  5. ncbi Comparison of telecommunication, community, and home-based Tai Chi exercise programs on compliance and effectiveness in elders at risk for falls
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 91:849-56. 2010
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  6. ncbi Speed effect of selected Tai Chi Chuan movement on leg muscle activity in young and old practitioners
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 24:415-21. 2009
    ..This study investigated the effect of Tai Chi Chuan exercise performed at different speed on leg muscle activity characteristics in both young and old Tai Chi Chuan practitioners...
  7. ncbi Portable preimpact fall detector with inertial sensors
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 16:178-83. 2008
    ..This portable preimpact fall detection apparatus will lead to the development of a new generation inflatable hip pad for preventing fall-related hip fractures...
  8. ncbi Age-related differences in Tai Chi gait kinematics and leg muscle electromyography: a pilot study
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89:351-7. 2008
    ..To compare the biomechanic features of Tai Chi gait by elders with those by young adults, and with those of normative gait...
  9. ncbi Group tele-exercise for improving balance in elders
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Telemed J E Health 12:561-70. 2006
    ..This study has demonstrated that the group tele-exercise program is acceptable and welcomed by elders, and is effective for improving balance and reducing fear of falling...
  10. ncbi A neural network approach to motor-sensory relations during postural disturbance
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
    Brain Res Bull 69:365-74. 2006
    ..These findings are supported by previous studies and have demonstrated the potential of the Q-value concept in the ANN model in studying the motor-sensory relationship in human postural control...
  11. ncbi Improvement of isokinetic knee extensor strength and reduction of postural sway in the elderly from long-term Tai Chi exercise
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 83:1364-9. 2002
    ..To compare isokinetic strength of leg muscles and foot center of pressure (COP) as a measure of sway between long-term Tai Chi practitioners and controls...
  12. ncbi ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate systems of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion--Part II: shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, 305 Rathwell Building, Burlington, VT, USA
    J Biomech 38:981-992. 2005
    ..Adopting these standards will lead to better communication among researchers and clinicians...
  13. ncbi Joint kinetics during Tai Chi gait and normal walking gait in young and elderly Tai Chi Chuan practitioners
    Ge Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 23:787-95. 2008
    ..This study measured the inter-segmental forces and moments at the lower extremity joints during a Tai Chi gait as compared to those during normal walking gait, in both apparently healthy young and elderly Tai Chi Chuan practitioners...
  14. ncbi Spatial, temporal and muscle action patterns of Tai Chi gait
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    J Electromyogr Kinesiol 14:343-54. 2004
    ..These results demonstrate that the biomechanical characteristics of TCG can be quantified. The quantification of TCC movements is important for understanding its effect on balance, flexibility, strength, and health...
  15. ncbi Review of Tai Chi as an effective exercise on falls prevention in elderly
    Molly M Schleicher
    Department of Nutrition, The University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA
    Res Sports Med 20:37-58. 2012
    ..A summary and analysis is provided for the following variables: targeted subject population, TC curriculum, comparative effect, and outcome measures...
  16. ncbi Tai Chi for older nurses: a workplace wellness pilot study
    Mary Val Palumbo
    Office of Nursing Workforce, University of Vermont, Burlington, 05405 0068, USA
    Appl Nurs Res 25:54-9. 2012
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  17. ncbi Evaluation of the effectiveness of Tai Chi for improving balance and preventing falls in the older population--a review
    Ge Wu
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA
    J Am Geriatr Soc 50:746-54. 2002
    ..This review also helps identify directions for future research...
  18. ncbi Benefits of tai chi in chronic heart failure: body or mind?
    Philip A Ades
    Am J Med 117:611-2. 2004