Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the change ranges of ankle motion in mini-Taichiquan exercise.MethodsThe ranges of ankle motion of 30 healthy male young subjects were measured using a goniometer.ResultsThere were more activities of dorsiflexion on right ankles,while the left ankles was in a dynamic mid-zero position during the exercise.ConclusionsMini-Taichiquan exercise can strengthen both dorsiflexors and plantar flexors especially triceps surae,in a functional ankle joint state.

Key words: Taichiquan, ranges of motion, ankle joint