Route Setting to Prevent Climbing Injury
Recently, "The Climbing Doctor" had the chance to connect with Chris Danielson, who is one the most renowned American route setters. This was a unique opportunity to see the behind the scenes thought processes that goes into competition route setting [...]
Change Your Movement Climbing – Rotator Cuff Strain
Rotator Cuff Strain Signs and Symptoms Dull ache radiating into the back or side of the shoulder. Discomfort lifting objects, especially out to the side. Cause The shoulder is made up of four rotator [...]
Balanced Climbing Shoulders
Balanced Climbing Shoulders By Tanya Anne Mackenzie PhD (Specialist shoulder and elbow physiotherapist) Balanced muscles around the shoulder are essential for climbing efficiency as well as to avoid uneven tension around the joint. Imbalance [...]
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains in Bouldering
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains in Bouldering You are cruxing out on your bouldering project. Your hands are sweating, your heart racing and you need just one more move to send it. You give [...]
The Climbing Doctor In Vogue Magazine
A few months ago I was scanning my inbox when I came across an email from Vogue Magazine for an interview request. I used to see the cover of the magazine all the time while [...]
The three best exercises to prevent climbing shoulder injury – with Sasha DiGiulian + Josh Levin
It is the end of the day. You are tired and beat, but you decide to give it one last go on your project. You get to the crux move and give it everything you've [...]
Eva Lopez Rock Climbing Injury Prevention Interview Part 2 of 2
I had the opportunity to pick Eva Lopez's brain on her thoughts on preventing climbing injury. Eva has an amazing wealth of knowledge on training for climbing and preventing injury. She hosts an information packed [...]
5 tips for preventing climbing injuries
Below is an excerpt of an article that wrote for the REI Climbing Blog on how to prevent rock climbing injuries. To read the entire article, please visit: Click Here to View the Full Article [...]
The Ultimate Climber is Translated to Russian
The Climbing Doctor's first book "The Ultimate Climber" has just been translated into Russian. This will be an enormous benefit for the Russian speaking climbing community as now they will have access to the most [...]
Eva Lopez Rock Climbing Injury Prevention Interview Part 1 of 2
I had the opportunity to pick Eva Lopez's brain on her thoughts on preventing climbing injury. Eva has an amazing wealth of knowledge on training for climbing and preventing injury. She hosts an information packed [...]