'Long road to recovery' for injured Cirque du Soleil acrobat
The Queensland trapeze artist, who was injured in a horror Cirque du Soleil fall, is facing a long road to recovery.
Lisa Skinner slipped and fell five metres from a suspended ring during Brisbane’s KOOZA show on Sunday.
The 35-year-old was performing an aerial hoop solo act when she fell face first onto the ground, as hundreds of audience members watched on in horror.
Acrobat Lisa Skinner. Source: LisaSkinner.com
The former Olympic gymnast suffered a fracture to her neck and a broken arm in the fall.
Ms Skinner’s mother says the 35-year-old will now be fitted with a halo brace to keep her body from moving as her recovery begins.
The 35-year-old was taken from the scene. Source: 7News
Cirque du Soleil issued a statement on Monday, confirming Ms Skinner is set to be discharged from hospital later this week.
“We are happy to report that Lisa is currently stable and in good condition,” a company spokesperson said.
Acrobat Lisa Skinner. Source: 7News
“At this time, out priority is on supporting Lisa and her family so they can focus on her recovery.
“The thoughts and love from the cast and crew of KOOZA are with her.”
Lisa Skinner, far right. Source: 7News
In true professional form, the show continued after Ms Skinner was taken to hospital on a stretcher.
Ms Skinner has been performing in the dazzling but dangerous aerial hoops for several years, after representing Australia at Olympic Games in Atlanta, Sydney and Athens.
