Pocket Change – Adapting the Way You Pull on Pockets
I recently finished the classroom portion of my Doctor of Physical Therapy education, and I am now moving into my final clinical rotation down in San Diego. With a short break in between school and clinic, I took a trip with my girlfriend to Ten Sleep Canyon in Wyoming. The limestone there is incredible! [...]
Rock Climbing Hunchback
The spine begins to curve and the shoulders round forward and you begin to take on the appearance of Quasimodo. But fear not, the dreaded hunchback is avoidable with some simple mobility, strength and movement exercises. Check out the article below to learn more.
Pulley Injuries Explained – Part 1
If you’re a climber, chances are you have either had a finger injury, or at least you know someone who has had one. According to the research literature, fnger injuries are the number one culprit, with A2 pulley injuries being the most common.
Rock Climbing Injury Tips: Spine Stretching
You are standing at the base of a route at your climbing gym. You notice wide stemming moves, high heel hooks and large step throughs. Looking up at the intricate sequences, you start to think maybe the route was set by a Cirque de Soleil performer.
Hang Right For Shoulder Health
Esther Smith, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Grassroots Physical Therapy in Salt Lake City, wrote a great article on how to hang right when climbing and training. She provides a detailed case report of her treatment of Babsi Zangerl, a Black Diamond athlete, during her time in the BD Bootcamp. By [...]
Rock Climbing Injury Tips: Shoulder Taping
Professional Climber Josh Levin shows you the best way to tape your shoulder back into a better alignment. But remember, the taping is just temporary to align your shoulder blade and decrease pain.