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

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Climbing is a sport about movement, and movement happens in three planes of motion. We already talked about this in our previous blogs. But as a little refresher, please check the details below.

Sagittal Plane - a movement forward and backward
Coronal Plane - a movement from side to side
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Your shoulders are very important to climbing. They serve as the axles around which all of your upper-body climbing movements rotate. Hence, strengthening them is imperative to the success of your climbing career. To do so, you need to understand the anatomy of your shoulders and get to know the...

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We already talked about shoulder impingement in our previous blogs. But this time, let’s dive into shoulder impingement rehab and prehab.

What is Shoulder Impingement?

You have four muscles comprising your rotator cuff, one of which is your supraspinatus. The supraspinatus muscle is...

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Is relaxed/brachial hanging good for shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries? Many years before, I didn't know what relaxed or brachial hanging were. But, I learned it’s just a dead hang or hanging off of a bar. In this blog, we are going to talk about dead hangs and what benefits...

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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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The shoulder blade (or scapula) is a triangular-shaped bone that you can find in the upper back. It is supported and surrounded by a complex muscle system that allows you to freely move your arms. However, if your shoulder blades get injured or stiff, it often limits your ability to use your...

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When you’re moving your arm around (especially above your head) and feel like it gets pinched, that’s called impingement. It’s a common reason for shoulder pain. It’s when a band of tissue inside your shoulder rubs on a nearby bone and tissue when you move your arm. In...

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...

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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...

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...

What is Shoulder Impingement?

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