\u201cThis is the anatomy book for aerial we\u2019ve all been waiting for!\u00a0With clear explanations alongside expert photographs, all the aerial classics are demystified. Dr. Scherb covers everything from beginning hangs to advanced poses.\u00a0Relate anatomy to your aerial practice with the help of the examples, including what not to do.\u00a0 Many injuries are going to be prevented by getting this book in the hands of every aerial student and teacher.\u201d \u2014Rebekah Leach, author of\u00a0The Aerial Dance Manual Series<\/i>\u00a0and founder of Born to Fly Productions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Specifically designed for aerialists\u2014including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts\u2014\u00a0Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts<\/i>\u00a0is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely.<\/p>\n
Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily Scherb\u2014a physical therapist who specializes in the care, treatment, and education of circus performers\u2014explains the anatomical rationale for progressions of learning and demonstrates simple movements to achieve the coordination, muscular control, strength, and fitness to hang with correct form, how to progress from hanging into a pull up, an inversion, and beyond with a strong center, precise muscle sequencing, and ease of movement.<\/p>\n
Aerialists will learn how bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues allow for specific movements and gain an appreciation for concepts of proximal stability.<\/p>\n
This full-color illustrated guide\u00a0<\/b>lays a solid foundation for beginners and advanced students with a wealth of insights into their own performance as well as refreshers on fundamentals in warm ups and conditioning. It explains how to structure a training session, how to care for injuries, and best practices for basic self first aid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n