Dr. Emily Scherb, AKA "The Circus Doc," is a physical therapist, the author of "Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts," and an all-around badass. Our bodies are pretty important to what we do - this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn about how our bodies are special, what injuries we are most in danger of, and how to keep these corporeal forms flipping along far into the future.

Highlights: injury superlatives, Quadruple Concussion, self-care, and the PT conspiracy.

Learn More:

For circus standards:

American Circus Educators (https://www.americancircuseducators.org/)
American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) (http://www.americanyouthcircus.org/)

Free clinic:

Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine (SeaPAM) (http://seapam.com/free-clinic.html)

Follow Dr. Emily Scherb @thecircusdoc on social media
(thecircusdoc.com, PureMotionPhysicalTherapy.com, CircusAnatomy.com)

Buy her book here: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/applied-anatomy-of-aerial-arts/

"The Impact of Circus Arts Instruction in Physical Education on the Physical Literacy of Children" - doi 10.1123/jtpe.2018-0269