Anatomy of an Iguana
Geek out on our latest anatomy series on one of the slickest moves out there – the iguana!
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Pole Anatomy & Conditioning
Simone Muscat
Oct 17 min read
Anatomy of an Iguana
Geek out on our latest anatomy series on one of the slickest moves out there – the iguana!
Simone Muscat
Jul 16 min read
Anatomy of a Cupid, Genie and Knee Hold in Pole Dance
What do a cupid and a genie have in common? They are both pole moves with knee holds! Learn more about the anatomy of a knee hold
Simone Muscat
Apr 111 min read
Anatomy of a Jade Split
Now do you know the history of the Jade Split and how it was created? Well strap in because it sure is one hell of a story!
Simone Muscat
Dec 16, 20236 min read
Anatomy of an Outside Leg Hang
Welcome to our latest and greatest anatomy series on the outside leg hang (aka Gemini). In this blog we will be breaking down the...
Simone Muscat
Aug 12, 20236 min read
Anatomy of a Bird of Paradise
I remember my first-time hearing a fellow poler mention a bird of paradise (BOP) at the studio. Naturally my mind gravitated towards the...
Simone Muscat
Apr 15, 20239 min read
Anatomy of a Superman
Ready to tackle the pole dance superman? Well you're a superhero in our eyes! Join us as we break down this nemesis move!
Injury Spotlight
Danielle Davey
Jul 1, 20238 min read
Head Rolls and Hair Flicks - A Pain in the Neck!
How satisfying is a big hair flick on the beat in a performance? How about a smooth head roll to create a seamless change of direction in...
Simone Muscat
Jun 10, 20239 min read
Anterior Hip Pain in Pole Dancers
Anterior hip pain (AHP) in pole dancers is a common clinical presentation seen by our online treating therapists, with research likely...
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
Jul 21, 20214 min read
Injury Spotlight - The AC Joint & Collarbone
Learning new pole tricks comes with the incredible excitement of feeling strong in a new move and well… new pole kisses too! Remember...
Simone Muscat
Jun 5, 20216 min read
Injury Spotlight - Shoulder Dislocation: What to do when your shoulder is unstable!
There are many different things that can go pop in the shoulder, but I’m talking about something very specific today – shoulder...
Simone Muscat
Mar 13, 20214 min read
Injury Spotlight - Rotator Cuff Tears
The Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles that sit at the back of the shoulder and is an incredibly important group...
Pole Technique
Simone Muscat
Jan 144 min read
What to Know When First Starting Pole Dance: A Beginner's Guide
Hey there, future pole dancing queen! So, you've decided to take a dip into the fabulous world of pole dancing, huh? Buckle up, because...
Danielle Davey
Oct 14, 20237 min read
Hypnotic Heels
Theme of the day is heels love 😍. If you’ve ever worn a pair of pole platforms, you’ll know they take practice to dance, or even stand...
Kristine Slater
Jul 15, 20234 min read
Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers Part 4
LOWER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING We made it! This is the last part of the Grips and Holds blog series to conclude our complete guide...
Kristine Slater
Mar 25, 20236 min read
Grips and Holds: The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers
PART THREE: UPPER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING In part one of the Grips and Holds Blog, we covered specific mobility and strength...
Danielle Davey
Feb 25, 20237 min read
Nerves - The Lower Limb Edition
Welcome to part 3 in our nerve series - yes, we’ve made it to the lower body! We know this is the part many of you have been waiting for....
Danielle Davey
Oct 29, 20229 min read
Nerves - The Upper Limb Edition
Welcome to part 2 in our series on nerves! This one is alllll about the upper body. Before we jump in, make sure your background...
Maximise your Training
Simone Muscat
Jan 144 min read
What to Know When First Starting Pole Dance: A Beginner's Guide
Hey there, future pole dancing queen! So, you've decided to take a dip into the fabulous world of pole dancing, huh? Buckle up, because...
Danielle Davey
Oct 14, 20237 min read
Hypnotic Heels
Theme of the day is heels love 😍. If you’ve ever worn a pair of pole platforms, you’ll know they take practice to dance, or even stand...
Kristine Slater
Jul 15, 20234 min read
Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers Part 4
LOWER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING We made it! This is the last part of the Grips and Holds blog series to conclude our complete guide...
Kristine Slater
Mar 25, 20236 min read
Grips and Holds: The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers
PART THREE: UPPER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING In part one of the Grips and Holds Blog, we covered specific mobility and strength...
Danielle Davey
Feb 25, 20237 min read
Nerves - The Lower Limb Edition
Welcome to part 3 in our nerve series - yes, we’ve made it to the lower body! We know this is the part many of you have been waiting for....
Danielle Davey
Oct 29, 20229 min read
Nerves - The Upper Limb Edition
Welcome to part 2 in our series on nerves! This one is alllll about the upper body. Before we jump in, make sure your background...
Medical & Wellbeing
Caitlin Scott
Dec 2, 202311 min read
Myth Busters: Part 3 - All the things you said!
Welcome to our final Myth Busting Blog – Part 3 – the nitty gritty, the little things we say, motivational statements that are… not that...
Caitlin Scott
Sep 30, 202316 min read
Myth Busters Part 2 - Nutting out the Specifics!
Are you ready for The Pole Physio Myth Busting Part 2? Because we are ready to crack these myths WIDE open. In this blog we are going to...
Caitlin Scott
May 27, 202314 min read
Myth Busters: What your physio wish you knew! Part 1
Part 1: Treatment Modalities At the Pole Physio we focus on delivering patient centred evidence-based practice. But what does this...
Julia Vo
Mar 11, 202311 min read
RED-S in Pole Dance: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports
What is RED-S and why should you know about this if you are a pole dancer or aerial artist you ask? Well, the name is kind of self-...
Caitlin Scott
Feb 11, 20237 min read
Sleep: A Pole Dancer's Nightmare
Sleep. We all love it, and it is a topic of conversation that we consistently hear mentioned when looking into healthy lifestyles....
Caitlin Scott
Dec 10, 202211 min read
Disability in Pole Dance: Inclusivity and Accessibility for all
Pre-disclosure: Pole Physio Caitlin has previously worked with persons with disabilities within the Australian Defence Force, including...
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