https://artleticscience.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-10-02 https://artleticscience.com/blog/blog-post-four-ehm7j-x5xzl-mzs6y-ys5d3-rrwta-tc3e5 monthly 0.5 2019-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1565794519920-7ZV3FNWJON04K3BSJK6A/download.jpeg Blog - Blog Post Four https://artleticscience.com/blog/blog-post-three-lh2p5-n69ah-d9p25-5hrdz-crnse-tdjlz monthly 0.5 2019-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1565794488032-9XBL84FW5EFN7IJBCXN9/download+%281%29.jpeg Blog - Blog Post Three https://artleticscience.com/blog/blog-post-two-bag3j-p6f9z-97aej-lnedz-af6d4-d99sp monthly 0.5 2019-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1565794203166-HK9O5SMXBCPW1RHBM3V5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Blog Post Two https://artleticscience.com/blog/blog-post-one-mrkkx-dyy9g-tgxhl-d8a9s-97tb9-trzdh monthly 0.5 2019-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1565794043606-FK1PV2DOU30VI46WWL09/justice-rising-ECHO-AND-EARL-3.jpg Blog - Blog Post One https://artleticscience.com/available-workshops-copy1 daily 0.75 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214380733-44OJRDBPD5ESF6TCJV9Q/image-asset.jpeg Available Workshops COPY1 Enhancing wellness & performance in a professional or pre-professional circus or dance training program (2 hours) Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: a. Structure their warm-up and recovery activities to enhance performance. b. Apply wellness concepts from sports medicine and science to preparation for an intensive training program. c. Integrate concepts around workload management into their training program to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/cff3ee82-c46b-4fa2-8333-efc0f3bbf75a/fe8BMoMQ.jpg Available Workshops COPY1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214380737-RECUOTLRLSYAKDIB8P6B/image-asset.jpeg Available Workshops COPY1 Understanding flexibility and stability for the aesthetic performing artist (2 hours) Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: a. Understand the different causes of limited and excessive mobility. b. Identify the appropriate exercise types to address muscle, joint and nerve mobility restrictions. c. Understand and apply different strategies for optimal core muscle function. https://artleticscience.com/collaborators daily 0.75 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214384411-Q5BYTAX3M4Y2ZYBYUDSC/Kate+Trap+3+%281%29.jpeg Collaborators - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://artleticscience.com/overview daily 0.75 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214386523-AG5PK1K3XFNJ6GWN4OO9/image-asset.png Overview - Overview Circus artists are used to being in the spotlight, but when it comes to research into their health needs as a distinct group of performing artists, they are living in the shadows. There is currently little research on injuries in circus arts different than dance and most sports. We need to better understand the relationship between factors such as training, movement, and injuries in order to find better strategies for preventing injuries and keeping circus artists healthy. By enhancing our understanding of healthy movement and injury risk factors in circus artists, we can develop circus-specific, evidenced-based injury prevention strategies to keep circus artists doing what they love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214386527-45F8W329CY27F0VGFX4X/Stephanie+Silks+Sit.jpeg Overview - Injury Surveillance Research My first study of injuries in pre-professional and professional circus artists, was a pilot study at Kinetic Arts Center in Oakland, CA from 2017-2018. In Fall 2018, I was able expand this prospective, longitudinal study, with the help of a grant from Samuel Merritt University, to a multi-center study conducted at 10 sites around the country: The Circus Project (Portland, OR), New England Center for Circus Arts (Brattleboro, VT), Circadium,(Philadelphia, PA), Esh Circus Arts (Somerville, MA), Versatile Arts (Seattle, WA), Kinetic Arts Center (Oakland, CA), MOTH Contemporary Circus Center (Denver, CO), Kinetic Theory (Los Angeles, CA), Sky Candy (Austin, TX), and AcroSports (San Francisco, CA). This study concluded in February 2021 and data analysis is underway. Surveillance of Injuries for Research in Circus (SIRC) consensus working group is made up of circus arts researchers in injury and illness epidemiology, performing arts medicine, and circus practitioners from around the world. Dr. Stephanie Greenspan is the chair of the working group that includes David Munro PT, PhD, Joanna Nicholas PhD, Melanie Stuckey PhD, Janine Stubbe PhD, and Rogier van Rijn PhD. The overall consensus group includes Evert Verhagen PhD, Marco Bortoleto PhD, Agathe Dumont PhD, Chris Gatti PhD, and Kathy Yu, MD. This international group published the only consensus statement for the monitoring of injuries in the circus arts in September 2022. Open Access Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214386530-SFQB5YS9JTXJUX3J368X/image-asset.jpeg Overview - Research on 3D Motion and Muscle Activation in Aerialists We have completed the first phase of this research study analyzing aerial movements in the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC) at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Although there is some knowledge about injury types across circus arts, no research has studied joint movement in the aerial arts to understand normal movement or faulty mechanics that might be contributing to injuries. In order to work towards preventing injuries and correcting training errors, we first need to better understand the quantity and sequencing of motion in common aerial acrobatic movements. We have conducted the first research study to examine 3D joint motion of aerialists performing bent-arm and straight-arm straddle inversions to learn more about normal movement patterns. We hope to use this information to inform future interventions to reduce injuries in aerialists. https://artleticscience.com/about daily 0.75 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214389673-TNU0W4JOBDMX6A2YK1WR/Stephanie_SanFran.jpeg About Dr. Stephanie Greenspan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Her post-graduate training included residencies in orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy, and a fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy. She is a board certified specialist in both orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy, and an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University. As a clinician she works with recreational to professional dancers and circus artists with a focus on decreasing injury risk and optimizing performance. This includes working as the physio for the resident 7 Fingers show “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi since it’s installation in 2021. Stephanie brings her background as a dancer, aerialist, aerial coach, and researcher into her clinical practice. She also offers workshops and wellness screenings for pre-professional and professional training programs including Spire pre-professional program at Kinetic Arts Center in Oakland, FlyCo at AWOL Dance Collective and the Elements Training Company at the Circus Project, both in Portland, Oregon. Her research focuses on the study of injuries and movement in the circus arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214389677-GAOWXRYZ1HVXX6RYD0DF/x0KAVURg.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214389680-I349M1L7TODXIYH9F8KV/Screen+Shot+2021-09-28+at+7.44.11+PM.png About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://artleticscience.com/circus-motion-study daily 0.75 2021-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214392340-SIUMRLRJ99NCCOVJMB03/justice-rising-ECHO-AND-EARL-23.jpg Circus Motion Study - Research on 3D Motion and Muscle Activation in Aerialists We have completed the first phase of this research study analyzing aerial movements in the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC) at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Although there is some knowledge about injury types across circus arts, no research has studied joint movement in the aerial arts to understand normal movement or faulty mechanics that might be contributing to injuries. In order to work towards preventing injuries and correcting training errors, we first need to better understand the quantity and sequencing of motion in common aerial acrobatic movements. We have conducted the first research study to examine 3D joint motion of aerialists performing bent-arm and straight-arm straddle inversions to learn more about normal movement patterns. We hope to use this information to inform future interventions to reduce injuries in aerialists. https://artleticscience.com/work-with-me daily 0.75 2021-10-02 https://artleticscience.com/opportunities-to-participate daily 0.75 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214394572-6XSVPYSJSA0S8SHY924Z/image-asset.jpeg Opportunities to Participate https://artleticscience.com/upcoming-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-02 https://artleticscience.com/past-presentations daily 0.75 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214396993-W2C2OMYGCKR2V0ITI237/image-asset.jpeg Past Presentations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214396996-XQBU593ATQ78PGADLYR6/image-asset.jpeg Past Presentations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214397012-PLLFQY3TXBECKE8642CY/image-asset.jpeg Past Presentations https://artleticscience.com/performing-arts-pt daily 0.75 2021-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214400182-NMO3WR1XY9SI503SBE2I/image-asset.jpeg Performing Arts PT - Performing Arts Physical Therapy Dr. Stephanie Greenspan provides performing arts physical therapy for wellness, performance, and injury rehabilitation. These services are available at Kinetic Arts Center in Oakland, CA, as well as online. She also provides backstage physical therapy for professional dance and circus companies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6158dfacf1278d4fb2f703f8/1633214400185-9AM0CUL39264O6UUGUKR/PT+vertical.jpeg Performing Arts PT - Healthy Dancer Clinic Dr. Greenspan also volunteers with the ODC Healthy Dancer Clinic at 351 Shotwell Street in San Francisco, CA. This volunteer collaboration of academic health care professionals, strives to improve the well-being and healthcare of the dance community through education, musculoskeletal screening, integration of health services, enlightened treatment protocols and injury data analysis, hoping to culminate in prevention. 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In Fall 2018, I was able expand this prospective, longitudinal study, with the help of a grant from Samuel Merritt University, to a multi-center study conducted at 10 sites around the country: The Circus Project (Portland, OR), New England Center for Circus Arts (Brattleboro, VT), Circadium,(Philadelphia, PA) and Esh Circus Arts (Somerville, MA)Versatile Arts (Seattle, WA), Kinetic Arts Center (Oakland, CA), MOTH Contemporary Circus Center (Denver, CO), Kinetic Theory (Los Angeles, CA), Sky Candy (Austin, TX), AcroSports (San Francisco, CA). This study concluded in February 2021. Surveillance of Injuries for Research in Circus (SIRC) consensus working group is made up of circus arts researchers in injury and illness epidemiology, performing arts medicine, and circus practitioners from around the world. Dr. Stephanie Greenspan is the chair of the working group that includes David Munro PT, PhD, Joanna Nicholas PhD, Melanie Stuckey PhD, Janine Stubbe PhD, Rogier van Rijn PhD, and Fleur van Rens PhD. 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