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What to Eat Before & After Pole Training - Nutrition for Pole Dancers
Level up your pole training through your nutrition and diet

Emma Lowrie
Apr 114 min read


Supporting the Anxious Poler: A Guide for Instructors
Are you a pole instructor? Then at some point you would have worked with an anxious student. Learn some key ways you can show up to support your student in overcoming their fears.

Emma Hall
Mar 143 min read


From Fear to Flow: Using Anxiety to Improve Your Pole Performance
Are you letting fear take the wheel when you step into the studio? It's time for you to take control over your pole dance journey!

Emma Hall
Mar 23 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
Dec 2, 202311 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
Sep 30, 202316 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...

Caitlin Scott
May 27, 202314 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-...

Julia Vo
Mar 11, 202311 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
Feb 11, 20237 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...

Caitlin Scott
Dec 10, 202211 min read


Pole Dance Throughout the Menstrual Cycle
This one is for all my menstruating humans all around the world (but sing it like XTINA). While it’s absolutely fascinating to...

Julia Vo
Nov 12, 202212 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
Aug 13, 202221 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...

Caitlin Scott
Jul 16, 202210 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...

Simone Muscat
Jun 25, 202211 min read


Nerves 101 - Back to School
Nerves are often overlooked in training and sometimes even in injury rehab. The ones connecting the nervous system that is, as opposed to...

Danielle Davey
May 21, 20228 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 you are not alone. Reach out for support often and early if required. Beyond Blue & Lifeline can be contacted for help if you're an Australian resident. Updated: 9/12/2025 Let’s set the stage. The poles have been cleaned and gripped. You wipe your hands and re-grip for the 10th time because your palms keep getting clammy from nerves. You he

Simone Muscat
Mar 19, 20228 min read
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