Meet Simone
Founder of The Pole Physio
Simone Muscat is the founder of The Pole Physio, an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist — and a passionate pole dancer herself.
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Frustrated by the high rate of injury and the lack of accessible, evidence-based resources for the pole and aerial community, Simone launched The Pole Physio to close this gap and bring expert care to a growing global industry.
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With over a decade of experience across private practice, emergency departments, and elite-level sport, Simone has travelled internationally as a physiotherapist for top-tier athletes in Hockey Australia and the AFL. Her academic background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, dual Master’s degrees in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, plus strength and conditioning qualifications.
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Simone now leads a team of passionate physiotherapists delivering online, individualised care for pole dancers and aerialists worldwide. Her unique expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and rehab tailored to the demands of pole, helping athletes of all levels recover, progress and perform at their best.
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Click the button above to book with Simone or one of our expert Pole Physio team members and experience what truly tailored care feels like.
Education
2023 Pole Master Trainer - Advanced, Ecole De Pole
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2022 Pole Master Trainer - Intermediate, Ecole De Pole
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2022 Pole Master Trainer - Beginner, Ecole De Pole
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2019 Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
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2018 Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
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2016 ASCA accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, ASCA
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2016 Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
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2012 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne
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2010 Certificate III Gym Instructor and Certificate IV Personal Trainer, AIF
Publications
Scott, C., Scott, Q., & Muscat, S. (2024). Incidence, prevalence, and characteristics of injuries in pole dancers: A systematic review. Med Probl Perform Art, 39(2), 108-118.
Sporting Experience
Physiotherapist for International Events/Sporting Teams:
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2023-2025 Exotic Generation Pole Camp
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2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Hockey Field of Play Physiotherapist
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2018 Hockey Masters World Cup, Barcelona
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2016 Hockey Masters World Cup, Canberra
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2015 Hockey MastersTrans Tasman Cup
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Physiotherapist for National Events/Sporting Teams
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2022-2024 Pole Icon Australia
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2022-2025 Miss Pole Dance Australia
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2022 -2025 Miss Pole Dance Victoria
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2022-2025 Flaunt It Pole Dance Competition
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2018-2019 Carlton AFL Women’s Physiotherapist
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2014-2017 Australian Masters National Championships
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2015 Australian U21s National Championships
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2018 - 2019 Carlton VFL Women's Head Physiotherapist
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2017 Footscray Hockey Club Senior Women's Physiotherapist
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2014 - 2017 Western Jets Football Club, AFL TAC Cup, Physiotherapist
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2011 - 2014 Altona Vikings Football Club, WRFL, Head Physiotherapist
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2010 - 2012 RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride, Physiotherapist
Memberships of Professional Associations
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Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellow
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Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
- Australian College of Physiotherapists (MACP)
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Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
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Musculoskeletal National Group of the APA (MPA)
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Sports National Group of the APA (SPA)
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Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
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Book with Simone
Simone offers online video consultations for:
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Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation
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Hypermobility Assessment and Provisional Diagnosis
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Home Based Strength and Conditioning
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Gym Based Strength and Conditioning
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On the Pole Conditioning
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Flexibility Conditioning
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Pole, Aerial & Flexibility Technique Correction
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Pole Competition Programming
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The Pole Physio services are available for pole dancers, aerialists and contortionists.
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Check out our FAQs listed here before booking an online appointment
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Please note:
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Simone accepts patients worldwide (**except US based patients**)
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The prices listed are in Australian dollars.
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​Medicare/enhanced primary care referrals are not accepted
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For new or returning patients to The Pole Physio wanting to book an online appointment for a new injury/condition or concern.
60 minutes in length
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For review patients of The Pole Physio that:
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- Have been seen in the previous 12 weeks by a physiotherapy member of The Pole Physio team and
- Are wanting to be seen by that member for the same injury/condition or concern
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30 minutes in length
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For returning patients of The Pole Physio that meet any of the following criteria:
- Have not been seen in the previous 12 weeks by their usual treating therapist
- Are wanting to be seen for the same presenting injury/condition by a different therapist
- Require a longer appointment time
(1 hour)
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60 minutes in length