Learning the Ropes

Circus arts is growing in popularity around the world and with it an expanding patient population. Having knowledge about circus-specific care will set you apart in the clinical landscape and attract these fantastic patients.
Format

Online
Course

Presenter

Dr. Emily
Scherb, PT

Duration

1 hour
30 minutes

Price

$30

About the course

Circus arts has been growing exponentially in the last decade. These new athletes and artists will walk into your space with their own unique perspective.

Learn simple ways that you can make this community feel comfortable and to trust you with their care.

Speaking the language of these artists and understanding their needs can help you stand out and excel in their care.

Through an hour long lecture and recorded Q&A afterwards, you will learn about:

  •  Common and ways circus artists are injured
  •  Challenges these artists face in seeking care
  •  Highlights of what makes this population special
  •  How you can expand your practice to include circus artists
AND
  •  Why NOW is the perfect time to get involved in this amazing community

Course Lessons

Dr. Emily Scherb, PT

Dr. Emily Scherb is a physical therapist specializing in circus and performing arts medicine. Through her over 30 years of training and working in the circus arts she has gained deep insight into how circus bodies work in the air and on the ground. Emily owns a physical therapy practice in Seattle, WA in which clinicians specialize in the treatment of circus and performing artists. Emily now teaches workshops for circus artists, instructors, and healthcare providers with the mission of improving health and safety in circus training and performance. She is a current board member of Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine (SeaPAM). Her bestselling book Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts was published in 2018.