Updated: Jan For many years there was a slow but steady drip of opinion pieces and research published on the sociological, psychological and cultural aspects of pole dancing i. Disclaimer: Pole dance research is still very much so in its infancy. As such, each study has multiple limitations. Lead author: Dr Joanna Nicholas
Prospective injury studies in pole dancing are lacking. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence, mechanisms, and characteristics of injuries in pole dancers. An intake questionnaire was administered including items on pole dancers' demographics and training characteristics. Exposure was assessed using a daily online training diary. Self-reported injury data were collected via an incident report form and subsequently coded using the Orchard Sports Injury Classification System. The 1-year incidence of all new injuries was 8.
While we may be able to simultaneously hang upside down from one leg, front split and change a lightbulb solo, it turns out pole dancers are really excelling at collecting injuries, too! We already know pole has a very high injury rate, but a more recent study by Szopa et al 1 is now helping us understand some of the factors that increase injury risk. The study analysed questionnaires from female pole dancers in Poland, and the results are pretty shocking. We can only imagine the number of injuries that never even made it in front of a health care professional! Yes, please, for the love of all that is pole-y, use crash mats and a spotter! But this injury study indicates a much wider problem: that we are simply not doing enough to support the safety of pole dancers in our community. How can we start to foster a culture where we listen to our bodies more? Where we approach pole, training and injury risk with the respect it deserves? Where pole dancers are encouraged and able to get the help and support we need to rehab and recover properly?
Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Close Search. Category Injury. Injury Pole dance… ouch! How many pole dancers does it take to report injuries? While we may be able to simultaneously hang upside down from one….