Tape use has nuance, especially with injuries. Regarding pulley injuries, it reduces stress while re-introducing loads. But reducing stress to prevent an injury doesn’t make sense.
Read MoreOne of the important keys to successful rehab is consistency. Loads, directions, velocities, and tut need to be reproducible. If not, the feedback from loading isn’t accurate.
Read MoreThe PIP joint accounts for 85% of the motion for grip strength— but it’s commonly injured in climbers.
Read MoreIf you climb on pockets regularly you’ve likely encountered a strained lumbrical.
Read MoreOur hands are not beautiful. Swollen joints, thickened skin, crooked digits etc. That’s the life of a climbers hand. Something people don’t consider is why it actually happens.
Read MoreThe “common knowledge” of what to do about finger pain is often very misleading. Let’s clarify a few things.
Read MoreThe dreaded pulley injury is common in climbers. Let’s take a look under the surface.
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