Clinical Management of the Rock Climbing Athlete
Online Continued Education for the Healthcare Provider
(Coming July 2026)
The most comprehensive, evidence-informed climbing-specific course developed to date for healthcare professionals.
With 30+ hours of in-depth content, this course delivers a complete head-to-toe framework for evaluating, rehabilitating, and returning the rock climbing athlete to performance. Grounded in current research and extensive real-world clinical experience, it bridges the gap between evidence and practical application.
Designed for physiotherapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, students, and healthcare providers who want to confidently work with climbers.
Includes:
Deep, region-by-region clinical modules (fingers to toes)
Each unit systematically examines a specific body region — from finger complex to foot — covering anatomy, biomechanics, injury mechanisms, assessment strategies, differential diagnosis, rehabilitation progressions, and return-to-climb criteria.
Comprehensive climbing-specific assessment framework
Structured evaluation of movement, strength, tissue capacity, and climbing load demands.
Upper extremity injury management in depth
Detailed coverage of finger pulley injuries, flexor tendinopathy, lumbrical pathology, wrist injuries, elbow pain syndromes, and shoulder instability.
Spine and lower extremity performance considerations
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine demands in climbing, plus hip mobility, knee loading strategies, and foot mechanics specific to modern climbing styles.
Objective strength and tissue capacity profiling
Practical tools for assessing finger strength, pulling power, and load tolerance.
Evidence-informed load management
How to intelligently modify climbing volume, intensity, and frequency without unnecessary de-training.
Progressive rehabilitation and performance integration
Step-by-step programming from early-stage rehab to advanced board climbing and competition-level demands.
Structured return-to-climb and return-to-performance frameworks
Bonus:
Business guidance for building a climbing-specific cash-based practice
Practical strategies for embedding yourself within climbing gyms and developing a niche clinical service.
Working with professional and high-performance climbers
Insight into managing elite athletes and integrating clinical care with performance programming.
Access to a 1,000+ climbing-specific exercise video library
A comprehensive, ready-to-use database to support rehabilitation and performance development.
Climbing-specific training program templates
Structured templates to guide rehab and performance progression.
Quarterly online clinician meet-ups
Ongoing case discussions and collaboration with like-minded professionals in climbing medicine.
Over 30+ hours. Fingers to toes. Deep, practical, performance-focused.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) pending approval for students and physical therapists.
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