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Blogs
Our blog is a valuable resource for those involved in artistic sports and performance. We cover a wide range of topics such as performance medicine, injuries, rehab, pain, flexibility, prehab, injury prevention, holistic health, and performance psychology.
Bulletproof Your Ankles: Key Exercises for Strong, Stable Ankles (Mid-Stage Rehab)
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports and performance settings. Whether you're a gymnast, cheerleader, tumbler,...
Bethany Shum
Apr 26
Strengthening Your Wrists: Key Progression Exercise for Performers, Aerialist and Acrobats
Let's talk about wrists! Wrist strength is important for handstands, turns and lifts as a performer. Follow the blog below to find out...
Tsun Ting Au
Feb 10
How to Test Your Shoulder Mobility: Active vs. Passive Assessment for Performers, Aerialist and Acrobats
Having a stiff shoulder not only affects the lines and form of an artist but also increases the risks of shoulder injuries. If you have...
Tsun Ting Au
Jan 21
How Cheer Physio Can Help You
Cheerleading is a fun and energetic sport, but injuries can happen due to the high-risk nature of the sport. Helping athletes return...
Bethany Shum
Jan 2
The Aerialist Shoulders - Explained
Unfortunately, injuries in circus and aerial arts are common, and the most affected joint is the shoulder (McBlain and Davies, 2023). So...
Beth Shum
Nov 27, 2024
The Rehab Guide To Shin Splints
"Shin splints" or " Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome" (MTSS) refers to pain along the shin bone, which is one of the common injuries in...
Tsun Ting Au
Oct 21, 2024
Navigating Injuries in Performance and Sports: The Healing Process
Injuries are common, especially if you are an active athlete and performer. Understanding the healing process and the emotional journey...
Bethany Shum
Sep 11, 2024
ACL Injuries And The Rehabilitation Journey
Cheerleading, tumbling, and acrobatics are exhilarating sports that demand incredible athleticism. The repetitive high-impact landings...
Clarice Liu
Aug 27, 2024
The Rehab Guide to Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries, it accounts for up to 40% of all sports injuries every year. Due to its prevalence,...
Tsun Ting Au
Aug 20, 2024
Pre-habilitation Tips for Injury Prevention in Performing Arts
We're diving deep into prehabilitation (prehab) and sharing top tips for injury prevention. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just...
Bethany Shum
Jul 15, 2024
Hypermobility-- Asset or Liability?
By Eleanor Au Introduction Have you ever wondered why someone could hit the splits so effortlessly when it takes some of us months of...
Tsun Ting Au
May 20, 2024
When Will I Recover? Average Healing Times for 5 Common Injuries in Cheerleaders
By Beth Shum Background Cheerleading is an impressively challenging sport, and injuries are often part and parcel of our training...
Clarice Liu
May 7, 2024
Foot And Ankle Injuries In Dance
By Beth Shum Introduction Professional dancers spend many hours on their feet training, and it is no secret that we see foot and ankle...
Bethany Shum
Jan 29, 2024
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