Description
- Explain how the physical demands of climbing relate to injury and performance.
- Analyze a climber’s movement and clinical presentation to identify factors that influence rehabilitation and performance.
- Apply climbing-specific assessment findings to plan and progress rehabilitation.
- Develop a return-to-climbing plan that supports a climber’s goals and performance demands.
Registration Cap
- This course is limited to 32 participants
Date and Time
- June 5th/6th 2027 8am – 4pm MT
Cost
Location
- Citésports Site du CNSD – Fontainebleau
- Centre National des Sports de la Défense
- 1 Rue des Archives
- 77300 Fontainebleau, France
Course Certificate
- 16 contact hours of upon completion (pending submission and approval)
Level
Course Schedule
Instructors
Jared Vagy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a doctor of physical therapy with a focus on treating rock climbing injuries. In addition to his doctoral degree, he has completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science. He is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller “Climb Injury-Free,” has published numerous articles on injury prevention and lectures on the topic internationally. Dr. Vagy is on the teaching faculty at the University of Southern California, one of the top doctor of physical therapy programs in the United States. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is passionate about climbing and enjoys working with climbers of all ability levels, ranging from novice climbers to the top professional climbers in the world.
Kevin Cowell PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University. He has undergone extensive post-doctorate training and is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT) who has received his Diploma in Osteopractic and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Cowell is passionate about educational programs for students and travels across the country to assist at courses teaching dry needling (Cert. DN), ultrasound-guided dry needling, spinal manipulation (Cert. SMT), extremity manipulation (Cert. EMT), and performance rehab and strength training. Dr. Kevin Cowell has worked national & international climbing events with the IFSC & USAC. He specializes in treating climbing & sport-related injuries from flexor pulley injuries, rotator cuff tendinopathy, cervical nerve impingement, low back pain, lateral epicondylopathy, & more. He is the lead physical therapist for the CU Climbing Team & DU Climbing Team.
This course is completely different from the Clinical Management of the Injured Climber course. If you’ve taken that course, you’ll find a distinct format, focus, and set of practical skills here.
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