Tendons: do I load it or rest it?
Tendons are a hot topic in the climbing world and with good reason. The first and most important question when it comes to tendon pain is: should I rest it or load it?
Into the “Core” of Climbing
Have you hit a plateau in your climbing and are trying to figure out what to work on? Have you ever wondered if you need to include core training in order to reach that next level? Climbing is often considered a whole-body activity that works a lot of different muscle groups in the body, [...]
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 [...]