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.
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One 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.
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Learn about palm bruising and take away some actionable tips.
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The PIP joint accounts for 85% of the motion for grip strength— but it’s commonly injured in climbers.
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If you climb on pockets regularly you’ve likely encountered a strained lumbrical.
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Lack of symptoms doesn’t mean you’re healed, and pain doesn’t mean the worst. Symptoms don’t tell us everything— just take a look at these images.
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Our 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.
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Have you ever wondered why you can’t produce as much force through your fingers as others? You put in the work, do the right things, and still can’t reach that same intensity. Here’s why.
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What if pulley ruptures in climbers aren’t as horrible as they sound? Let’s take a look at the bigger picture.
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The “common knowledge” of what to do about finger pain is often very misleading. Let’s clarify a few things.
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The dreaded pulley injury is common in climbers. Let’s take a look under the surface.
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