Climbing Injuries

Common Injuries From Climbing

As Sheffield is home to some of the worlds most impressive indoor facilities and sits right next door to the beautiful peak district, we see a lot of climbing injuries here at Sheffield Physiotherapy.

Whilst traumatic injuries such as falls and equipment malfunctions do occur, the majority of climbing injuries are due to the repetitive elements that climbing involves.

During a climb the body works in harmony to hold and move the climber. While the lower body is designed to support weight, the upper body is not. When climbing, the upper body is pushed to it’s limits and must hold almost all of the body’s weight. Climbing injuries therefore often occur in the upper limb.

Sheffield Physiotherapy can diagnose your injury and provide specialist treatment. We can also give you directions on exercises to do at home and information on improving your training regime and preventing further injuries.

How Can Physiotherapy Help Climbing Injuries?

At Sheffield Physiotherapy, we perform a detailed assessment of your body and your kinetic chain. This will allow us to understand why you’re getting pain.

Once we’ve discovered the underlying cause of your pain, we can advise you on how to prevent further injury and begin treatment. Treatment may involve soft tissue therapy, Theraflex, Electrotherapy or acupuncture. After treatment you will not only be able to go back to climbing pain-free, you can return with an improved technique.