These courses are for medical providers and coaches who are interested in learning about how to prevent and rehabilitate rock climbing injuries

  • This continuing education course is designed to teach medical providers clinical and laboratory skills necessary to assess and effectively treat upper extremity rock climbing injuries. The course covers the epidemiology of common climbing upper extremity injuries, orthopedic assessment techniques, and diagnostic ultrasound theory and application. It is a laboratory based course with an emphasis on improving the clinical assessment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger injuries with ultrasound. Upon completion, attendees will have introductory skills and knowledge to help integrate real-time ultrasound into their management of upper extremity injuries in rock climbers and other athletes. Course is $838 USD which is approximately 800 Euros.
  • This continuing education course is designed to teach physical therapists the clinical and laboratory skills necessary to effectively treat rock climbers. The course covers the biomechanics of rock climbing and the common injuries and conditions that climbers experience, as well as assessment techniques, treatment options, and sport-specific training techniques. Upon completion, physical therapists will have the skills and knowledge necessary to assess climbers' physical abilities, identify areas of weakness or imbalance, and develop comprehensive treatment plans to help climbers overcome their injuries and improve their performance. All registration fees are fully refundable up to 7 days before the in-person course. Use code "alpinestart" to receive $150 off of registration if used before March 1st, 2025. 
  • This introductory course is for clinicians looking to learn how to assess, diagnose and treat climbing finger injuries with diagnostic ultrasound. You will access and view 160 minutes of pre-recorded lectures, read associated articles, and problem solve climbing patient cases with ultrasound assessments. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to use ultrasound to diagnose climber finger injuries. *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • This level 2 continuing education course is for clinicians to gain confidence in assessing, diagnosing and treating rock climbing finger injuries with diagnostic ultrasound. You will again access to the level 1 online course that includes 3 hours of pre-recorded lectures, associated articles, and learning assessments. You will then meet for a 4 hour live session to problem solve rock climbing patient cases with realtime ultrasound demonstrations and will discuss your patient images with an certified ultrasound expert. It is recommended that you have access to an ultrasound unit before taking this course. This Registration is for the 2024 Cohort.
  • Rock Rehab Hybrid Course Series

    $900.00
    This rock climbing injury continuing education course series is for medical professionals looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. The course series is divided into six units. For each unit, you will access and view pre-recorded lectures on the unit’s topic, read associated articles, and meet for zoom live sessions to problem solve rock climbing patient cases related to the material. The course series is comprehensive and by the conclusion you will have a strong understanding of how to rehabilitate rock climbing injuries. All registration fees are fully refundable up to 48 hours before the first live session. This Registration is for the 2025 Cohort. Use code "earlybird" to receive $150 off of registration if used before Jan 1st, 2025. 
  • Rock Rehab Online Course Series

    $500.00
    This continuing education course series includes access to all six rock rehab online courses. It is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating climbing. It is fully compressive. At the conclusion of the course series, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate climbing injuries throughout the entire body.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Back, Hip, Knee, and Ankle

    $110.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating back, hip, knee, and ankle injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate climbing injuries.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Elbow and Forearm

    $150.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating elbow and forearm injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate climbing injuries.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Fingers

    $150.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating finger injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate rock climbing finger injuries.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Movement and Performance

    $80.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in understanding movement analysis and performance testing. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of climbing movement and performance. *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Shoulder and Neck

    $110.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating shoulder and neck injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate shoulder and neck injuries.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
  • Rock Rehab: Wrist and Hand

    $150.00
    This continuing education course is for medical professionals and coaches looking to advance their knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating wrist and hand injuries with rock climbers. The material is highly interactive with an emphasis on case based learning and practical application. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a greater understanding of how to assess and rehabilitate climbing wrist and hand injuries.
    *Course fees do not include tax and/or VAT. Additional taxes will be calculated separately at checkout based on your geographic location.
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