Pole Sport Basic First Aid

Pole Sport Basic First Aid for Pole Dance Fitness

Whilst serious injuries are extremely rare during pole fitness exercise, we have listed some of the more common ailments during a pole fitness lesson which you may come across and the best way of how to deal with them.  Remember always have a mat and a spotter when inverting

Pole Passion now has a specific Instructor training course  - Advanced Level  - specifically focusing on the additional  safety elements of spotting during inversions, on the free standing portable R Poles.

Bruising

Potential Causes:

·        Incorrect technique

·        Compensating for lack of strength with friction grip

·        Medication taken by participant

Advice:

·        Rest area until bruise no longer sore

·        Apply arnica cream to the area

·        Apply ice to large bruises immediately after injury has occurred

Sprains and Strains

Potential Causes:

·        Over training

·        Incorrect Techniques

·        Trips, falls, tumbles

Advice:

·        Stop using the injured area immediately

·        Rest the area

·        Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about anti-inflammatory creams or tablets which could aid recovery

Blisters

Potential Causes:

·        Excessive or Condensed Training (i.e, master classes) can lead to blistered hands and wrists

·        Ill –fitting shoes or trainers can lead to blistered feet

Advice:

·        Reduce or stop training and rest before the blisters burst which may cause a secondary infection

·        Use gloves to protect the hands while training intensely

·        Ensure the area is clean and apply a blister plaster if possible

Muscle Spasms and Cramps

Potential Causes:

·        Dehydration

·        Lack of potassium or electrolytes

·        Lack of other dietary nutrients

·        Illness or fever

Advice:

·        Avoid training on a cramping muscle

·        Stretch and rest the area

·        Ensure a balanced diet with adequate nutrients is eaten

·        Regularly sip water while exercising

Concussion

Possible Causes:

·        Fall, trip or tumble

·        Trauma to the head caused by moving items (e.g. kicked by another participant)

·        Dropped by another participant (e.g. from a doubles move)

Advice:

·        Don’t fall off!  Heed instructor safety information

·        Assess whether patient is conscious and ensure they remain conscious

·        Call 999 Immediately

Fractures and breakages of the bones

Potential Causes:

·        Incorrect techniques

·        Unnecessary force

·        Trips, falls and tumbles

Advice:

·        Call 999

·        Immobilise the affected area

·        In the case of a protruding fracture, ensure that a first aider is able to secure the affected area

·        In the case of a sucking chest wound, cover the area immediately with a sterile pad and ensure it is held there

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Why do I need Pole Fitness Insurance - let us help you

Why do I need  Pole Fitness insurance? We at Pole Passion are here to help you.
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As an instructor, whether part or full time,  you take on certain responsibilities and one of them is a Duty of Care to that of your students, fellow instructors and that of yourself.

• Someone in one of your classes may injure themselves and bring a claim for compensation against you.

• During a class a pupil damages equipment at a venue you are using.

• A specific action you teach may be brought into question should a client suffer an injury resulting from your advice or instruction.

• You may suffer injury during a session which means you can’t work (and earn) for a period of time.

• You may injure yourself during a session and require physio treatment.

• Your equipment needed to teach may get damaged lost or stolen.

We can support you for Burlesque Fit, Pole fitness, Pole dancing, and more

Just call our friendly team who can advise you 01293 888200
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FAQ

I just teach in my spare time do I need insurance?

It is an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen. And in some cases the injured party may wish to pursue a claim for compensation. Although you may not be specifically at fault you could be liable to pay costly legal fees and damages. In fact you may find that some organisations (schools and colleges particularly) insist that you have relevant qualifications, security checks and insurance cover before being allowed to train

Do you cover Pole Fitness and my other aerobics sessions at the same time?
We have worked hard with our partners to ensure that the most popular participation sports and classes in the UK are covered under our scheme such as Aerobics, Boxercise, Spinning and Zumba, alongside some of your most popular activities like Pole Fitness !

As I have a free standing RPole, can I teach from home or a park / beach or public area?
Yes, if your home has passed the relevant health and safety checks and is suitable for the exercises you are teaching. If you want to take classes in your garden, providing you have enough space and you have completed the relevant paperwork each time, this would be acceptable. To instruct in an outside area e.g. a park, you are required to carry out certain procedures.

(This will all be taught on the Instructor Training Foundation Courses
 – sign up now if you are not currently qualified – this could be the most important business decision you will ever make)
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Pole Fitness Instructors Pass First Aid Certification

Congratulations go to the 12 Pole Fitness and Dance Instructors for passing their Basic First Aid, Health & Safety Pole Sport compliant Course.

The comprehensive course headed by Lorrie, who had amazing stories from her 20 years as an active London Paramedic headed the group to success. Lorrie admitted she had never had pole instructors before however her client base includes Kick boxers, footballers and children!

Pole Passion who has inniciated the course since 2009, to provide the pole sport industry continual professional development to support the learner throughout.

The main benefit of the course had to be a sound understanding of safety for the student and insturctor in the unlkely event an incident ever happens - confidence and knowledge is key

Industry requirements must be improved and to standardise the industry this first Aid course is invaluble for all pole related events including Pole Competitions

For more information on First Aid Courses specific to Pole Fitness please contact theteam@polepassion.comTel: 0871 318 3838

Insurance for Pole Training

Did you know the Health and Safety at Work Act, places a legal obligation for you to be professionally qualified to teach Pole Fitness and is NOW a recognised sport and as such must be taught by professionally trained instructors. Gone are the days of learning from the internet and self taught untrained 'teachers'.

Would you consider teaching deep sea diving without adequate training? Of course not - the results would be catastrophic and may result in serious injury.
The same is now true of pole. The HSE regulations place a Duty of Care on you and anyone teaching the general public, to be qualified and if not you risk legal ramifications let alone potential loss of your insurance.


We highly recommend that you become qualified and accredited if you want to take pole teaching seriously. Many insurance companies are now withdrawing their policies to those who have no formal qualifications and in some cases leaving some pole fitness instructors more vulnerable than ever before!

At Pole Passion, as accredited training providers, we are passionate about delivering safe and effective training courses and have done since 2008. We are proud now to announce that insurance companes are also recommending our training courses too.

Level 1 Pole Fitness Instructor Training is the first step and most important step
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Call us on 0871 318 3838 TODAY Do you want to risk being made bankrupt by a no win no fee solicitor??!! Ignorance is not an excuse

If you are serious about teaching pole call us - We are offering money back guarentees and full support during your pole training career.



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