Anatomy of a Ballerina
Working on nailing your ballerina or capezio? Then look no further, this is the blog for you! Come join us as we break down the ins and outs
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The Pole Physio Blog
Simone Muscat
Aug 13, 202221 min read
Pole Dance Research Recap:
A narrative review of pole dance physiology and injury research Since the modernisation of pole dancing in the late 90’s/early 00’s,...
Simone Muscat
Jul 30, 202214 min read
Twisted Grip - Don't get it Twisted!
Hands up if you avoid any form of twisted grip like the plague?? Does your body not like it? Does your pole instructor refuse to teach...
Caitlin Scott
Jul 16, 202210 min read
Longevity in Pole
One of the things I love about pole is that no matter your age or fitness level – there is something for everyone! Pole is a...
Simone Muscat
Jun 25, 202211 min read
9 reasons why we keep getting injured!
Hey pole friends! Welcome to our latest blog on possibly one of our favourite topics: (*drumroll…..) injuries! Understanding injuries has...
Kristine Slater
Jun 4, 202210 min read
Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers: Part One
HAND & UPPER LIMB GRIPS Do you struggle with certain pole grips and wonder why they are harder than others? Do you worry that you may not...
Simone Muscat
Mar 19, 20227 min read
Pole Comp Blues
TW: this blog deals includes content with references to depression, anxiety and other related mental health conditions. A reminder that...
Simone Muscat
Feb 26, 20222 min read
Power Bands: Power to You!
When learning our key pole moves, it’s common for us to want to master our tricks yesterday! So if you’re finding it a struggle to nail a...
Caitlin Scott
Feb 12, 20228 min read
Skill Acquisition: How to Level Up Quickly & Safely
As a relatively new poler (how long can I say that for – I have been committed to pole for over 18 months now!) – I have found myself...
Caitlin Scott
Dec 11, 20216 min read
Running, cycling and pole fitness: Cardio Cross Training for pole
When I returned to my local pole studio after lockdown in 2020, I went from being a once a week attendee at casual classes to full blown...
Caitlin Scott
Nov 20, 20216 min read
When is a Shoulder Injury not a Shoulder Injury?
Are you working on your split grip and finding your shoulder is pinching? Or trying to nail your chair spin and noticing a pulling...
Simone Muscat
Oct 30, 20215 min read
Anatomy of a Backbend - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our backbending series. Before continuing to read this blog, make sure you've read part 1 of our series which can be...
Simone Muscat
Oct 20, 20218 min read
Anatomy of a Backbend - Part 1
Welcome to our next anatomy series on the backbend. Due to the shear volume of information in this series we will be breaking it up into...
Julia Vo
Oct 9, 202113 min read
Pole during Pregnancy
So you have chosen YOUR form of exercise. It includes a shiny vertical pole, maybe some heels and some cute outfits. You feel strong and...
Simone Muscat
Sep 25, 20215 min read
Spin Pole Sickness: How to avoid getting dizzy on a spinning pole
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed on a spinning pole? Do you feel like you’re still spinning even though you’re no longer on the...
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