The Pole Physio

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

1. Choose the Right Studio 2. Wear Appropriate Attire 3. Embrace the Learning Curve 4. Focus on Building Strength and Flexibility 5. Listen to Your Body 6. Master Basic Moves First 7. Stay Hydrated, Nourished and Rested 8. Connect with the Community 9. Invest in a Quality Pole for Home Practice 10. Celebrate Your Progress

When is a Shoulder Injury not a Shoulder Injury?

It is automatic to think your shoulder is the problem when pole dancing, after all that is where it hurts! However, at times it’s important to know that your middle back may be the culprit. This area is otherwise known as the thoracic spine.

How do you build strength for pole dancing?

Work with our team of experts to get stronger for your pole dancing classes. We are all pole dancers and aerialists too, so we know what it takes to achieve peak pole dancing strength!

How do you improve your flexibility for pole dancing?

Our team are dedicated to helping pole dancers achieve their goals, and unlock pole tricks and splits. We create tailored pole flexibility programmes with a range of stretches and conditioning exercises.

Are pole dancing shoulder injuries common?

Pole dancing is a unique form of fitness in which we see a lot of shoulder, hamstring and hip injuries. The Pole Physio Team are dedicated to injury rehabilitation and strength conditioning, helping you to get back on the pole!