S1, E5: Lower Your Risk For Climbing Injury – Eric Hörst
Watch as The Climbing Doctor interviews Eric Hörst on all topics related to climbing and injuries. They go deep in to tips to reduce injuries, warm-up routines, shoulder stability training, posterior chain exercises, finger health and maintenance, wrist strength, and a few final thoughts on how to climb injury-free. Listen on Apple Podcasts, [...]
S1, E4: AC Joint Sprain Climbing Rehab – Jonathan Siegrist
In this podcast The Climbing Doctor interviews Arc'Teryx athlete Jonathan Siegrist about his experience with injuring and rehabilitating his Grade III AC joint rock climbing. This interview occurred in 2020, 5 weeks after Jonathan had a grade III AC sprain. After diligent therapy and several months, Jonathan returned to full strength climbing. He continued [...]
S1, E3: Train For Climbing Smarter Not Harder – Steve Bechtel
In this episode The Climbing Doctor interviews Steve Bechtel on all topics related to climbing and injuries. They go deep on training mistakes that are common with climbers, training exercises, power exercises for climbing performance, climbing assessments, inside elbow pain, and how to warm-up the hands and fingers for climbing. Steve is the founder [...]
S1, E2: Injury Secrets from Movement Coaching – Udo Neumann
In this episode, The Climbing Doctor interviews Udo Neumann on all topics related to climbing and injuries! Climbing since 1982, Udo has written multiple books on rock climbing, and has served in roles as both German bouldering coach and advisor to various climbing federations. Take notes, because there is a wealth of information to [...]
S1, E1: Move Right and Stay Healthy Climbing – John Kettle
In this episode, The Climbing Doctor talks climbing movement with an expert on the subject, John Kettle! John is an experienced coach of over 20 years and is the author of "Rock Climbing Technique." Watch this video to learn about John's journey with injuries and how he applies movement to improve climbing performance. Listen [...]
Trying Hard After Finger Injuries
Some time ago, you were out climbing. You tried this limit move a few times in a row, and on the last go, you heard the infamous POP. Fast forward a little bit, maybe you consulted a professional, maybe you did some exercises your friend recommended to you, and your finger is feeling good. [...]