Climbing shoes. We all know they are not always a joy to wear. The way they fit and the camber on the shoes for more aggressive styles can have an effect on your feet that makes climbing unenjoyable if you aren’t careful. Continued use of the wrong shoe can lead to issues that have an …
Keep your feet comfortable in climbing shoes and stay on the wall longer! Read More »
With the end of Summer coming closer, football season will be here soon. As enjoyable as it is to watch teams compete on the field, in the background, there is frequent talk about the concussion injuries surrounding the sport. For those participating or who have loved ones playing this Fall, it is a great time …
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In this edition of the blog, I’m taking a step back and sharing a really cool experience with you. If you’ve been following me, you are probably aware that I had the chance to spend 2 weeks volunteering at the Olympic Training Center here in Colorado Springs during the month of October. When I moved …
An inside look at volunteering for sports medicine at the Olympic Training Center Read More »
One of the most common injuries avid climbers will experience is a tear to an annular pulley along one of their fingers. This structure helps to keep tendons in place. When placing excessive weight loads onto fingers, such as while reaching into pockets on the wall, the risk is higher. A pulley tear is often …
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Roots, rocks, potholes. All of these are dangerous obstacles for your trail running enthusiasts. When not paying close enough attention, a cruising pace can easily be halted by one of these hazards. The end result can be a fall or maybe a sprained ankle. This type of injury can be painful and challenging to heal …
The top 4 exercises to bulletproof your ankle against sprains on trail runs Read More »
Knee injuries are common in the sport of skiing. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, approximately 30% of all skiing injuries involve the knee. One of the most significant knee injuries typically seen is when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is torn. A full tear of the ACL does not heal on its own, as there …
The previous Backcountry blog post discussed the process of recovering from a major knee injury and how to recover and return to the slopes after such an occurrence. Let’s take the time now to work on avoiding the whole thing from the start! While sometimes ACL injuries may be nearly unavoidable (example: if an out-of-control …
How to help prevent ACL injuries while skiing with 8 exercises! Read More »
Imagine this scenario that every climber has experienced: You are desperately trying to hang on to that tiny hold as you go for that final big move on the route you’ve been looking forward to climbing all day. Time after time, you feel your hand slip off. You want to get past this. You know …
Five exercises to improve grip on your climbing holds right away! Read More »
Runners frequently ask about running on pavement and how this activity can affect their knees and other joints. There’s certainly a lot to consider with this question. First, the force applied through your body each time you land can equal about 3x as much as your body weight. Think about a 150-pound runner and do …
Running trails vs running paved paths…which one is right for you? Read More »
There are a few things that I think about when making a decision on whether one of my patients who is recovering from surgery needs to continue to wear a knee brace during sports or not. This is a pretty important decision as well. Taking it off too early can lead to re-injury and frustration. …
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