The Pole Physio

Many people with hypermobility don't struggle with what to eat, they struggle with eating enough 😫

Pain, nausea, bloating, reflux, and feeling full quickly can make meeting your energy and protein needs really difficult, which can then worsen fatigue, recovery, and POTS symptoms.

You don't always need to remove more foods. Sometimes the answer is treating the underlying cause while finding practical ways to fuel your body 🍉

If you're struggling to eat enough because of your symptoms, book an appointment via the link in our bio and let's build a plan that works for you. Comment DIETITIAN to learn more!

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Pole dancing has taught me so many things for which I am grateful, including strength, discipline, confidence, and resilience - despite the stigma that still surrounds it.

Behind the stereotypes is real athleticism, creativity, and hard work. I’m learning that not every passion needs outside approval to be valuable, and I’m proud of what this journey has taught me.

What has your pole journey taught you? Drop it in the comments below!

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Sit with this one for a second. 🤝

People are different.
People move differently.
People load differently.
People adapt differently.

None of that is a defect waiting to be corrected.

Somewhere along the way, "ideal form" got sold as a universal template. One right position, one correct angle, one perfect way to move. But your anatomy isn't a rendering error. Bone shape, joint structure, mobility history, training history, and previous injuries all influence how movement looks in your body.

Chasing someone else's version of perfect is often where problems begin. Forcing your body into positions it doesn't have access to can create the very issues you're trying to avoid.

Variation is not the thing to fix.

Technique matters, but often far less than people think. Training load, recovery, sleep, nutrition, stress, and overall programme design typically have a much greater influence on performance and injury risk.

The same applies to movement screening. Screening can be incredibly useful for understanding someone's movement capacity, strengths, limitations, and potential training considerations. What it cannot do is perfectly predict who will or won't get injured. Human bodies are far more complex than that.

The goal is not to move like someone else.

The goal is to move well as you. To find what is strong, controlled, sustainable, and effective within the body you actually have.

You will always move uniquely to how your body allows.

There is nothing wrong with that.

There never was. 💜

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How does hypermobility impact my nutrition? - Part 2

Constipation and bloating are incredibly common in hypermobility, but they're not always caused by the foods you're eating 🍓

Changes in gut motility, autonomic dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction, and other underlying conditions can all contribute to digestive symptoms.

The key is identifying what's driving your symptoms so you can target the right treatment.

As dietitians, we help piece the puzzle together. We assess your symptoms, diet, medical history and lifestyle to help identify what might be contributing. Depending on what we find, we may recommend discussing specific investigations with your GP to rule out or assess things such as food intolerances, pelvic floor dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, dehydration, inadequate fibre intake, faecal loading, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or other gastrointestinal conditions 🥦

Once we have a clearer picture of what's driving your symptoms, we can create an individualised management plan that targets the underlying contributors, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms.

If you're living with hypermobility and struggling with bloating or constipation, book an appointment via the link in our bio or comment DIETITIAN to learn more. We'd love to help.

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🔥 Want stronger shoulders + better shoulder flexibility?

This one is a rotator cuff staple for our pole dance shoulders 🔑 great for firing up those little stabilisers while working on shoulder strength AND range.

So many of 's patients have this one built into their rehab + S&C programmes… and yep, you’ll definitely feel the burn 🔥

Try it & let us know how you go! 👇

Comment REHAB below if you love the burn! Book in with us to get a personalised programme to hit your shoulder goals 💪

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Hey there, Pole Warriors! 👋🏼 Ready to take your shoulder mount skills to new heights and unleash your inner pole superstar? 💥

Check out our 12-week online Shoulder Mount Training Programs! 💪

Designed by expert pole dancers, strength coaches, and physiotherapists, this program will help you conquer the shoulder mount with power, precision, and confidence! 🏋️‍♀️

But it’s not just about nailing the move - it’s about building the strength, mobility, and control to elevate your entire pole game! 💫

At The Pole Physio, we believe true mastery comes from a balance of technique and strength. That’s why our Shoulder Mount training program focuses on both on and off-the-pole conditioning, ensuring you develop the resilience and skill you need to progress safely and effectively 🚀

With our exclusive pole physio app, you'll get access to progressive, targeted exercises that’ll take your skills from enthusiast to ninja, one workout at a time! 🥷

When you join our Shoulder Mounts Training Program, you’ll get:

💪 A progressive 12-week shoulder mount strength and conditioning program tailored to your specific goals
💪 On- and off-the-pole shoulder drills for maximum impact
💪 Expert guidance and support from our dedicated team 💬
💪 Ongoing troubleshooting to keep you on track every step of the way!
💪 Access to our training program forum to meet like minded polers working on the same move

Whether you're mastering your first shoulder mount, perfecting your aerial mount, aiming for a clean straight-leg mount, or working on your deadlifts, our three levels of training have got you covered! 🏋️‍♀️💜

Ready to unlock your shoulder mount mastery? Drop a 'ShoulderMount' (one word) in the comments, and we’ll DM you all the details to join us on this epic journey! 💪🏼

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🥜 Meet the Peanut. Your upper back’s tiny evil bestie.

10 years of painfully effective self-massage, helping downregulate tension + improve movement access through the upper back & shoulders.

uses this technique with pole dancers, aerialists, hand balancers, flexibility students + rehab patients - especially before mobility work or after intense training.

Painful? Rudely. Effective? Absolutely. 😂🔥

Got a chronically tight upper back? Consider this your sign to book in with us at The Pole Physio and let’s get you moving better!

👇 Tried peanutting? Tell us how it went below!


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