We just came back from Las Vegas where we saw the Cirque du Soleil show Love. We haven't stopped talking about it from day one! How do they do that stuff without killing themselves? Or at least without breaking in half?
Many of the performers in today's modern circuses like Cirque du Soleil have years of training in dance and gymnastics as well as acrosport. Acrosport is a term used to describe the tumbling, aerial, and acrobatic movements made through space in the circus arts. These circus artists are highly conditioned athletes who participate in daily strengthening and flexibility programs. Compared with other sports on the field and on the court, the circus arts are associated with a much lower injury rate. But they do hurt themselves from time to time. A recent survey of injuries among Cirque du Soleil acrobats and nonacrobats (e.g., musicians) showed that the most common types of injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, and ligament or muscle tears. Running on and off the stage actually generates the largest proportion of injuries in both musicians and nonmusicians alike. Fortunately, injuries tend to be minor and are easily treated. Most of the performers don't even have to change their act or sit out a performance while healing. Sports rehab is offered right away (even back stage during performances) by physical therapists and athletic trainers.
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