Climbing Injuries: A2 pulley, PIP tenosynovitis, Finger Pain Explained

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Shoulder impingement is a common reason for shoulder pain for many rock climbers. It is quite painful and can get worse over time when it remains untreated. So if you want to know more about this particular shoulder injury, let’s dive into it and understand what it is, how it happens, and...

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As mentioned in the previous blogs, PIP refers to the Proximal Interphalangeal joint. Usually, the PIP is the one that gets injured, but it does not mean that your Distal Interphalangeal Joint (DIP) will never get any injuries. The reason why the PIP generally takes the brunt of the stress is...

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Whenever a climber approaches me with concerns about a finger injury, they always say it is a pulley injury. But, there's no way you can know that by just looking at your finger. Please understand that there are multiple finger injuries associated with climbing, and in this blog, we’re...

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As climbers, finger injuries tend to be the most common injury we see. We rely on our grips and finger holds to maneuver us on our routes. This is why it is SO important to maintain strength and mobility even in our wrists and fingers. Most of these finger injuries stem from the...

4 Causes of That Pain In Your Neck... and What You Can Do About It! austin austin manual therapy austin physical therapist austin physical therapy austin tx belay belayer's neck bouldering injuries climbing injuries climbing physical therapy climbing physiotherapist climbing tendonitis common climbing injuries cranium exercise injury injury treatment manual physical therapy manual physical therapy austin manual therapist manual therapy manual therapy austin neck injury neck pain neck pain treatment neck rehab neck strain neck weakness pain physical therapist physical therapy physical therapy austin prehab rehab rock climbing injuries rock climbing physical therapy spine sports injury sports injury rehab Oct 21, 2021

Have you ever experienced pain in your neck while belaying? This pain is often referred to as “belayer’s neck”, and it can impact the safety of your climb. If you’re an avid climber, you know the pain of looking straight up, possibly with the blistering sun in your eyes...

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Let's get a grip on wrist strengthening. Wrist surgeries can be complicated, but they don’t always have to ruin your climbing. The wrist, hand, and forearm are some of the most functional parts of your upper extremity. We use these muscles for everyday activities, like gripping, cooking,...

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Hamstring injuries can be one of the most frustrating injuries in sports. The hamstrings are a very involved muscle group and taking care of them is so important for your climbing!

What is a hamstring? Your hamstrings are located on the back ( posterior) part of your thigh. The hamstring is...

Climbing Prehab Activities and What You Might Not Know About Them! austin austin manual therapy austin physical therapist austin physical therapy austin tx bouldering injuries climbing injuries climbing physical therapy climbing physiotherapist climbing tendonitis common climbing injuries exercise injury injury prevention injury treatment manual physical therapy manual physical therapy austin manual therapist manual therapy manual therapy austin physical therapist physical therapy physical therapy austin prehab rock climbing injuries rock climbing physical therapy shoulder shoulder exercises shoulder injury shoulder pain shoulder pain climbing shoulder pain treatment shoulder rehab shoulder strain shoulder weakness sports injury sports injury rehab wrist wrist exercises Aug 29, 2021

As climbers, we need to take care of our bodies. That includes before, during, and after a climbing session, but did you know what the power of prehab exercises can do for you? Keeping your body prepped and ready for a climb can be essential for preventing injuries and improving your performance...

The Top 2 Exercises Climbers MUST Avoid! austin austin manual therapy austin physical therapist austin physical therapy austin tx back injury back pain back pain treatment back rehab back strain back weakness bench press best exercises bouldering injuries breathing climber's back posture climbing injuries climbing physical therapy climbing physiotherapist climbing tendonitis common climbing injuries deadlift exercise injury exhale inhale injury treatment manual physical therapy manual physical therapy austin manual therapist manual therapy manual therapy austin physical therapist physical therapy physical therapy austin rock climbing injuries rock climbing physical therapy shoulder injury shoulder pain shoulder pain climbing shoulder pain treatment shoulder rehab shoulder strain shoulder weakness sports injury sports injury rehab upper trap worst exercises Aug 16, 2021

With so many exercises out there, it can be hard to decipher what is the best and worst! Let’s get your climbing to new heights with these great exercises, and help you know what to avoid!

We know climbers are more susceptible to back injuries due to the amount of pulling motions in...

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Oftentimes, climbers will mistake more serious injuries for the common “pully injuries”, and that might cost them some serious time away from climbing. Being able to recognize an injury… and finding a physical therapist who actually specializes in rock climbing injuries...

The NUMBER 1 Cause of Climbing Accidents... and How You Can Prevent it! Plus, 4 Essential Shoulder Exercises you Don’t Want to Skip! austin austin manual therapy austin physical therapist austin physical therapy austin tx bouldering injuries climbing injuries climbing physical therapy climbing physiotherapist climbing tendonitis common climbing injuries exercise injury injury treatment manual physical therapy manual physical therapy austin manual therapist manual therapy manual therapy austin physical therapist physical therapy physical therapy austin rock climbing injuries rock climbing physical therapy shoulder injury shoulder pain shoulder pain climbing shoulder pain treatment shoulder rehab shoulder strain shoulder weakness sports injury sports injury rehab Jun 22, 2021

We all seem to be striving to be the best climber out there. Some have the best shoes, ropes, and other gear, but some of the best climbers have something money can’t really buy…and that’s rotator cuff and shoulder strength. Maintaining strength here is KEY to keeping you...

The Top 5 Reasons for Your Tendonitis… Plus 6 SECRET Tips to Reduce Your Risk! austin austin manual therapy austin physical therapist austin physical therapy austin tx bouldering injuries climber's elbow climbing elbow pain climbing forearm pain climbing injuries climbing injury climbing physical therapy climbing physiotherapist climbing tendonitis common climbing injuries elbow injury elbow pain elbow pain treatment elbow rehab elbow strain elbow weakness exercise injury golfer's elbow injury treatment manual physical therapy manual physical therapy austin manual therapist manual therapy manual therapy austin physical therapist physical therapy physical therapy austin rock climbing rock climbing elbow pain rock climbing injuries rock climbing physical therapy sports injury sports injury rehab tendonitis tennis elbow climbing Jun 15, 2021

Is that burning sensation in your arm holding you back from reaching your peak? Are you feeling constantly sore after your climbing sessions and aren’t sure what the cause is? It is probably tendonitis… but don’t worry! This article will spell out the top 5 reasons you...

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