The Importance of Scapular Strength in Climbers
As climbers, many of us have experienced nagging pains or ongoing injuries, likely from the over-stoke that climbing tends to manifest. Maybe you recently discovered climbing and are diving headfirst into the sport, working your way up through the grades, daydreaming about the climb you couldn’t quite get to the top of during your [...]
Climbing for Two – Rock Climbing While Pregnant
Expecting a bundle of joy? No, I’m not talking about a package from Moosejaw. Rock climbing while pregnant and postpartum is a whole new adventure, with morning sickness, swollen feet, and a growing belly that won’t quite fit in your harness. Rock climbing for two sounds daunting, leaving expecting mothers unsure of how to [...]
Long Head of the Biceps Tendinopathy
You have been working on your project for some time – maybe getting stuck on a burly sequence on that magical line you’ve been hoping to send. Every time you give the project a go, you get a soreness in the front of your shoulder. You thought initially this would go away with a [...]
Low Back Injuries in Boulderers
You’ve finally finished packing your car for that big camping and climbing trip and cannot wait to get on the road to the campground. After a 4 hour drive, you start to pull up to the campsite and notice the sun is starting to go down
Hang-Boarding Prehab Routine For Intermediate Climbers
You are climbing on your project for the third time this week and you are getting closer to the crux. The pump clock is ticking so you frantically throw for that tiny crimp that has been haunting you for the past month. As you latch onto the crimp with your right hand, your left [...]
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training for Pulley Injuries in Rock Climbers
Ever had your foot slip on a crimp while climbing and felt a pop or tweak in your finger? Pulley (or annular ligament) injuries are one of the most common types of injuries that rock climbers experience. Thankfully, there are ways you can treat these injuries and train at the same time. Blood flow [...]