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Are Injuries in Circus Normal?

What is common is not normal. Have you ever worked with anyone that trains a circus discipline, literally any kind of discipline from juggling to hand balancing, from teeterboard to trapeze? If so, you have probably seen someone with an injury or nagging condition or,...

Breath, Movement, and Strength in the New Year

On my last day in the clinic in 2020 I was working with a contortionist and we got to talking about breath and how we can use it to support our movement. The concept of breathing out to get through a difficult moment seems appropriate for reflecting on 2020. So as we...

Conquer Your Micro Bend – Is it Mobility?

Conquer Your Micro Bend – Is it Mobility?

The Secret to Conquering your Micro-bend So, you can point your toes and straighten your legs, but when you start to lift them up… the dreaded micro-bend occurs. WHY?!? No matter how hard you are thinking about it and how much of your focus is on it if you still can’t...

Strong core? Don’t forget your pelvic floor!

Strong core? Don’t forget your pelvic floor!

Coaches are constantly talking about "engaging your core" but why is it important? And what the heck is your "core" made up of? The middle of our body, below our ribs and above our pelvis, has less  bony structure than the rest of our body. We have a spine in the back...

For a Better Grip, Start with the Shoulder

For a Better Grip, Start with the Shoulder

Do you feel like your grip strength isn't up to your level of training? If you have been an aerialist for a while and feel like your grip and forearms fatigue quickly, it might be worth looking at your shoulder strength, and especially at your rotator cuff....

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