Soar Safely: 5 Methods for Injury Prevention in Acrobatics Classes

Welcome to Infinite Edge Movement, where the art of acrobatics meets a commitment to safety and well-being. In our dynamic classes, we prioritise injury prevention to ensure that every student can push their boundaries while staying safe and healthy. In this blog, we'll explore five effective methods for injury prevention that are integral to our approach at Infinite Edge Movement.

Proper Technique Mastery

At the core of injury prevention lies the mastery of proper technique. We emphasise the importance of learning and refining fundamental acrobatic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. By focusing on correct form and alignment from the get-go, students reduce the risk of acute injuries, overuse injuries and lay a solid foundation for more advanced skills.

Individualised Modifications

Every student is unique, and injury prevention strategies must be tailored to individual needs and abilities. At Infinite Edge Movement, we offer personalised modifications and adaptations to accommodate varying skill levels, body types, and physical limitations. Whether it be a specific correction, adjusting the intensity of an exercise or providing alternative progressions, our instructors ensure that each student can safely participate and progress at their own pace.

Mindful Spotting and Supervision

Spotting and supervision are essential components of our injury prevention strategy. Our instructors are trained to provide attentive supervision and spotting assistance during acrobatic practice, particularly when students are attempting new or challenging skills. By offering physical support and guidance, instructors help prevent falls and mitigate the risk of injury, whilst also helping students learn correct body positioning and technique. Spotting also instils confidence and trust in students as they explore their capabilities.

Progressive Conditioning

Strength and conditioning play a crucial role in injury prevention for acrobats. Our classes incorporate progressive conditioning exercises that target key muscle groups involved in acrobatic movements. This begins in our warmup, where students learn to hold Dish Shapes, Front Supports and other acro relevant positions to strengthen core stability and build upper body strength. The selected exercises increase in difficulty as students build their physical resilience needed to withstand the demands of acrobatics safely.

Comprehensive Warm-Up

A thorough warm-up routine is essential for preparing the body for acrobatic activity. Our classes begin with dynamic strength, cardiovascular activation, and joint mobility exercises to increase blood flow, flexibility, and proprioception. Similarly, we incorporate static stretching such as splits progressions, straddle and pike positions, should mobility and bridge strength/stretch; acro relevant strength exercises such as dish and reverse dish shapes, push ups, sit ups, handstand on the wall; and start our rows with handstand drills.

At Infinite Edge Movement, safety is paramount in our acrobatics classes. Through a combination of proper technique focus, progressive conditioning, mindful spotting, individualised modifications, and a comprehensive warm-up routine, we're committed to empowering students to pursue their acrobatic aspirations with confidence and resilience. Join us in prioritising injury prevention as we soar safely toward new heights of skill and achievement.