Finger Pulley Injuries in Rock Climbing: A Guide for Physiotherapists
Author | : Walden Cheung |
Publisher | : Walden Cheung Physiotherapy Corp. |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2023-09-22 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Pulley injuries are virtually a universal experience for all rock climbers. Due to a lack of research and clinical translation, clinicians treating these particular injuries may often be limited by its presentation and treatment options. Does the climber require immediate surgery? Should I tape or splint the injury? How can I safely guide the patient back to climbing at their baseline? All these questions will be answered with the latest scientific evidence. This is a technical guide written by clinicians that rock climb for physiotherapists treating fingers in the rapidly growing and exhilarating sport of rock climbing.