[Physio Explained] Rehabilitation of hip related pain in circus athletes with Dr Charlotte Ganderton

In this episode with Charlotte Ganderton we explore a recent paper in which she was lead author looking at hip related pain and quality of life in circus art performers. We discuss:

·       Considerations for circus performers or gymnasts in their sport

·       Posture cueing and considerations during rehabilitation

·       Staged rehabilitation progressions for hip pain based on individual impairments

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Dr Charlotte Ganderton is a highly experienced physiotherapist and researcher with a PhD in hip pain, a Master of Physiotherapy Practice, and a special interest in hip and shoulder conditions, particularly joint instability. She has extensive experience working in elite sport and performing arts, with current contracts with Tennis Australia, Ice Hockey Australia and Australian Para Table Tennis, as well as previous work with Cirque du Soleil, major musical productions and Elton John’s final tour. Charlotte is also a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Researcher at La Trobe University and a Clinical Advisor for WorkSafe, working closely with orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians to provide evidence-based rehabilitation and post-operative care. 

Reference to article discussed: Ganderton C, O’Brien M, Farragher J, Fort-Novoa C, Coonan A, Wallis A, Munro D, Balakumar J, King M (2026) Exercise rehabilitation to improve hip-related pain and quality of life in full-time student circus arts performers: A non-randomised pre-post intervention trial, Physical Therapy in Sport, Volume 78.

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