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Injuries & prevention
Clear, research-based guides to the injuries climbers get most: finger pulleys, tendons and elbows. Every rehab article is reviewed by a licensed physiotherapist before it is published.
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Information on this site is for education only and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified health professional. Our injury guides are written and are now with a licensed physiotherapist for review; they will appear here once approved. See our medical disclaimer.
In review / coming soon
- Climbing Finger Injuries: Types, Symptoms & Rehab GuideComing soonFinger hurts after climbing? Learn the 6 most common climbing finger injuries, how to tell a pulley strain from a tendon issue, and when to see a physio.
- A2 Pulley Injury: Rehab Protocol & Return to ClimbingComing soonStrained or ruptured your A2 pulley? A physio-reviewed rehab protocol by grade: loading progressions, taping and a week-by-week return to climbing.
- How to Tape Fingers for Climbing: H-Tape, Ring & FlappersComing soonStep-by-step finger taping for climbers: the H-tape for pulley injuries, ring taping, split tips and flappers. Learn how tight to wrap and when tape helps.
- How Long Does an A2 Pulley Take to Heal? (By Grade)Coming soonA2 pulley healing times for strains, partial tears and full ruptures, plus what speeds recovery and when it's safe to crimp again. Physio-reviewed.
- Climber's Elbow: Causes, Exercises & Can You Keep Climbing?Coming soonInner or outer elbow pain from climbing? Learn the causes of climber's elbow, the best rehab exercises, and how to keep climbing while it heals.