How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders
Pole Dancing
Self-Paced Version
Let’s not guess. Let’s assess.
You’ll learn:
How to assess your shoulders for range of motion and strength limitations that impact your pole performance.
Exercises/drills to address common limitations.
How to reduce your risk of f*cking up your shoulders pole dancing so you can achieve your pole goals.
What’s included:
This course is module based covering: shoulder anatomy & biomechanics, videos on how to perform self-assessments & exercises/drills to address common limitations.
You know pole dancing is hard on your shoulders.
You've heard the horror stories about shoulder injuries and don't want that to be part of your pole journey.
There's a gap between not wanting to be injured and knowing what to do to reduce your risk of being injured.
But waiting until someone is injured to share this information seemed irresponsible of me.
There are specific things pole dancers need their shoulders to be able to do and only training on the pole will not get you there.
This course will teach you how to assess your shoulders in all the positions needed for pole dancing, and give you the tools to address your current limitations so you can achieve your goal of pole dancing without injuries.
This course will teach you:
How to reduce your risk of injury through self-assessments of the shoulder, specific exercises/drills to address each movement and set you on the path to achieving your pole goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between the self-paced version & the live version?
Both courses include the same shoulder education, assessments & exercises/drills. The two things included in the live version are weekly zoom meetings where questions about the material can be asked and feedback from me on the assessments & form while performing the exercises.
The self-paced version is a great option for those who don’t want/need to sit on zoom once a week for an hour or continue stocking up recordings to watch one day &/or those who feel confident in watching performing self-assessments of their own movement.
What if I want feedback on my assessments or form while performing the exercises/drills?
Amazing! You can schedule a consult/assessment with me & we will go over any concerns you have.
What equipment do I need?
A blank wall.
A foam roller.
A yoga block or 2.
Light or medium looped mini-band.
A light or medium tension long floppy band. Not a powerband.
A dowel or broomstick.
A chair or bench.
Light & heavy powerband.
Lighter weight for accessory movements.
Heavy weight for compound movements.
Who is this for?
Pole dancers who are not currently injured and want to do everything they can to stay that way.
Who is this not for?
Pole dancers who are currently injured. The Pole Performance Program is my 1:1 injury rehab program.
What assessments will be covered?
Flexion, extension, internal/external rotation, adduction/abduction, pushing, pulling.
How long will I have access to the course?
FOREVER! Along with any updates that may occur as I expand my knowledge around the shoulder & pole dancing.
Who am I?
If this is our first time meeting, Hi!
My name is Dr. Emily Rausch.
I'm a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in pole dancers. I've been pole dancing for almost 8 years (March 27th is my pole-iversary). I combine my doctor brain with my pole dancer experience to help pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and help them unf*ck them when they do.
What people are saying
Dr. Emily is a wealth of knowledge and easy to talk to! I love how she doesn’t just tell you what’s wrong, but actually helps you develop a plan about why and how to make things better! - Megan
Emily is one of the most knowledgeable practitioners I've met in a while. She works to stay up to date in a fast changing environment which allows her to provide relevant and effective care. You are in good hands. - Justin
Dr. Emily is super knowledgeable and is happy to explain all and any details and questions. She is very kind and is patient for the both of us on days when my goals seem out of reach. She has always found an alternative and has helped me chance my mindset to focusing on what I can do rather than what I can't. - Ana