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Simone Muscat

Oct 17 min read

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

Anatomy of an Iguana

Geek out on our latest anatomy series on one of the slickest moves out there – the iguana!

Anatomy of an Iguana

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

Simone Muscat

Oct 17 min read

Anatomy of a Cupid, Genie and Knee Hold in Pole Dance

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

Simone Muscat

Jul 16 min read

Anatomy of a Cupid, Genie and Knee Hold in Pole Dance

Anatomy of a Jade Split

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

Simone Muscat

Apr 111 min read

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

Simone Muscat

Oct 17 min read

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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

Pole Anatomy & Conditioning

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!

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Injury Spotlight

Head Rolls and Hair Flicks - A Pain in the Neck!

Danielle Davey

Jul 1, 20238 min read

Injury Spotlight

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

Injury Spotlight

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...

When is a Shoulder Injury not a Shoulder Injury?

Caitlin Scott

Nov 20, 20216 min read

Injury Spotlight

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...

Injury Spotlight - The AC Joint & Collarbone

Simone Muscat

Jul 21, 20214 min read

Injury Spotlight

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...

Injury Spotlight - Shoulder Dislocation: What to do when your shoulder is unstable!

Simone Muscat

Jun 5, 20216 min read

Injury Spotlight

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

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...

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Pole Technique

What to Know When First Starting Pole Dance: A Beginner's Guide

Simone Muscat

Jan 144 min read

Maximise Your Training

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

Pole Technique

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...

Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers Part 4

Kristine Slater

Jul 15, 20234 min read

Pole Technique

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

Pole Technique

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

Maximise Your Training

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

Maximise Your Training

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...

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Maximise your Training

Simone Muscat

Jan 144 min read

Maximise Your Training

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

Pole Technique

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

Pole Technique

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

Pole Technique

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

Maximise Your Training

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

Maximise Your Training

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...

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Medical & Wellbeing

Myth Busters: Part 3 - All the things you said!

Caitlin Scott

Dec 2, 202311 min read

Medical & Wellbeing

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...

Myth Busters Part 2 - Nutting out the Specifics!

Caitlin Scott

Sep 30, 202316 min read

Medical & Wellbeing

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...

Myth Busters: What your physio wish you knew! Part 1

Caitlin Scott

May 27, 202314 min read

Medical & Wellbeing

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...

RED-S in Pole Dance: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports

Julia Vo

Mar 11, 202311 min read

Medical & Wellbeing

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

Medical & Wellbeing

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....

Disability in Pole Dance: Inclusivity and Accessibility for all

Caitlin Scott

Dec 10, 202211 min read

Medical & Wellbeing

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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