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Heel Hook Injury from Rock Climbing

Heel hook injuries in rock climbing occur due to excessive force around the knee joint. Since a heel hook requires a bend, an externally rotated knee, and a high load, it makes structures like the...

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Finger Rehabilitation Exercises

In this blog, I discuss 9 finger rehabilitation exercises that you can use to rehab common finger injuries in rock climbing. For the recovery of your injury to be effective you should figure out...

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Are Pull-ups Useful for Climbing?

Pull-ups are useful for rock climbing because they are a great way to develop the strength and power of your back muscles. Besides that, pull-ups can also aid in preventing injuries. The decisive...

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Periodization of Strength Training for Rock Climbing

Periodization of training for rock climbing is the planning and organization of your training plan around a single goal by fitting together training load, training intensity, and recovery times. To...

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Antagonist Training for Rock Climbing

Antagonist training is essential for rock climbers to achieve optimal performance and reduce the chance of injuries. Antagonist training or opposition training is a way to train those muscles that...

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What are the Best Strength Exercises for Bouldering?

The best strength exercises for bouldering are movements such as deadlifts, box jumps, weighted pull-ups, and campus board exercises. The fundamental requirement for these strength exercises is...

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Hey, I’m Joël, an avid rock climber and licensed Physiotherapist working in Thun, Switzerland, where I specialize in climbing injury rehab and prevention. On Rockshoulders you find everything you need to heal your climbing injury and prevent future injuries. For (remote) physiotherapy consultations please visit www.joelbroersma.com.

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