This continuing education course is designed to teach physical therapists the clinical and laboratory skills necessary to effectively treat rock climbers. The course covers the biomechanics of rock climbing and the common injuries and conditions that climbers experience, as well as assessment techniques, treatment options, and sport-specific training techniques. Upon completion, physical therapists will have the skills and knowledge necessary to assess climbers’ physical abilities, identify areas of weakness or imbalance, and develop comprehensive treatment plans to help climbers overcome their injuries and improve their performance. All registration fees are fully refundable up to 7 days before the in-person course. Use code “alpinestart” to receive $150 off of registration if used before March 1st, 2025.
Clinical Management of The Rock Climber – Golden, Colorado
$950.00
Description
Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology of rock climbing injuries
- Examine the rock climbing athlete and identity musculoskeletal contributions to injury
- Integrate rock climbing clinical assessment into rehabilitation and return to climb programs
- Identify key movements and patterns that contribute to injuries while climbing
Registration Cap
- This course is limited to 32 participants
Date and Time
- Oct 4th/5th 8am – 4pm MT
Location
- The Climb Clinic
- 420 Corporate Cir, Suite K-L, Golden, CO 80401
Contact Hours
- 16 contact hours of content
Course Certificate
- Course completion certificate for 8 hrs of course material
Is there a discount for Physical Therapy Students?
- Yes! In order to support the growth and develop of physical therapy students, we have created a coupon code for $350 off of the course. Enter the code “student” at checkout. At the course you will be required to show verification of your student status.
Approval for Continuing Eduction Credit
- This course series is approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in California and for all states that offer reciprocity with California including: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. If you have questions pertaining to your individual state requirements, please refer to your state’s licensing authority. We are happy to provide each registrant with documentation needed to submit for approval to their own licensing board for individual approval. Requests can be submitted to info@theclimbingdoctor.com.
Instruction
- Lecture and Lab
Participant to Instructor Ratio
- 16:1
Level
- Intermediate
Instructors
Jared Vagy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a doctor of physical therapy with a focus on treating rock climbing injuries. In addition to his doctoral degree, he has completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science. He is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller “Climb Injury-Free,” has published numerous articles on injury prevention and lectures on the topic internationally. Dr. Vagy is on the teaching faculty at the University of Southern California, one of the top doctor of physical therapy programs in the United States. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is passionate about climbing and enjoys working with climbers of all ability levels, ranging from novice climbers to the top professional climbers in the world.
Kevin Cowell PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University. He has undergone extensive post-doctorate training and is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT) who has received his Diploma in Osteopractic and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Cowell is passionate about educational programs for students and travels across the country to assist at courses teaching dry needling (Cert. DN), ultrasound-guided dry needling, spinal manipulation (Cert. SMT), extremity manipulation (Cert. EMT), and performance rehab and strength training. Dr. Kevin Cowell has worked national & international climbing events with the IFSC & USAC. He specializes in treating climbing & sport-related injuries from flexor pulley injuries, rotator cuff tendinopathy, cervical nerve impingement, low back pain, lateral epicondylopathy, & more. He is the lead physical therapist for the CU Climbing Team & DU Climbing Team.
- If you are traveling from abroad and plan to stay near the clinic site we can provide you with options for accommodations.
- Additionally, if you are interested in sharing accommodations with another course participant, you can indicate your preference during the registration process and we will connect you with a list of other interested clinicians who you can choose to coordinate accommodations with.
- Day 1
- 7:30am-8:00am: Registration
- 8:00am-9:15am: Introduction to Rock Climbing Injuries
- 9:15am-10:15am: Finger Injury Assessments Lecture and Lab Part 1
- 10:15am-10:30am: Break
- 10:30am-12:00pm: Finger Injury Interventions Lecture and Lab Part 2
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:00pm: Wrist/Hand Injury Assessments Lecture and Lab
- 2:00pm-2:15pm: Break
- 2:15pm-3-3:45: Wrist/Hand Injury Interventions Lecture and Lab
- 3:45pm-4:00pm: Break
- 4:00pm-5:30pm: Lower Extremity Injury Assessments and Interventions Lecture and Lab
- 5:30-5:45pm: Wrap-up and Questions
- Day 2
- 8:00am-9:15am: Shoulder/Neck Assessments Lecture and Lab
- 9:15am-10:15am: Shoulder/Neck Interventions Lecture and Lab
- 10:15am-10:30am: Break
- 10:30am-12:00pm: Elbow Assessments Lecture and Lab
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:00pm: Elbow Intervention Lecture and Lab
- 2:00pm-2:15pm: Break
- 2:15pm-3-3:45: Clinical Pearls Lecture and Lab Part 1
- 3:45pm-4:00pm: Break
- 4:00pm-5:30pm: Clinical Pearls Lecture and Lab Part 2
- 5:30-5:45pm: Wrap-up and Questions
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