by Emily Scherb (Author)
An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safely
Specifically designed for aerialists—including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts— Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely.
Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily Scherb—a
physical therapist who specializes in the care, treatment, and education
of circus performers—explains 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.
Aerialists will learn how bones, joints, muscles,
and soft tissues allow for specific movements and gain an appreciation
for concepts of proximal stability.
This full-color illustrated guide 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.
