Research Article

The Physical Demands of the Tree (Vriksasana) and One-Leg Balance (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana) Poses Performed by Seniors: A Biomechanical Examination

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The variations of Tree pose, performed while the participant is instrumented for biomechanical analysis. (a) TreeWF: Tree pose with hands on wall and contralateral foot on the ground; (b) TreeW: Tree pose with hands on wall; (c) Tree: free-standing, single-support Tree pose.
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