Preventing Work Related Injuries Among Route Setters
Rock climbing as a sport and a lifestyle has been around for centuries. However, climbing began its transition to the industry it is today just as recently as 1987 with the opening of the first indoor climbing gym. Since then, the total number of climbing gyms worldwide has risen to 2,167 according to indoorclimbing.com. [...]
The Rise of Therapeutic Climbing: Benefits of Rock Climbing for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in adults following Alzheimer’s disease, affecting nearly one million people in the U.S.1 It is caused by loss of nerve cells that produce the chemical dopamine in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra.1 Individuals often develop symptoms slowly, and the progression and [...]
Are your climbing shoes too small? Foot and toe injuries explained
These are many different types of foot and toe injuries that climbers may encounter. The primary mechanism of almost all of these injuries is shoe fit. Many climbers, particularly those with higher ability, climb with shoes that are smaller than their feet.
Not Your Average Climber: How Climbing impacts Parkinson’s and Cerebral Palsy
Rock climbing is a sport which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. The sport is continuing to grow in popularity, as shown by its Olympic debut, and research on climbing has surged. Recent research has been published on the application of rock climbing as an effective and safe treatment [...]
Overcome Mental Setbacks to Optimize Climbing Performance
You’re at the crux of the climb. Your arms are pumped, legs shaking, the pain in your fingertips creeps down into your forearms and lights them on fire. Yet, all you can focus on is the endless ping-pong of mental chatter that screams all the reasons why you should give up, let go, and [...]
Shoulder Mobility…or Lack Thereof
Mobility, in general, is a joint’s ability to move through its full range of motion (ROM) - to accomplish this the structures supporting the joint (muscles, tendon, and nerves) and the joint itself need to have both the appropriate strength and flexibility.