Climb Injury-Free: A Proven Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation System

A comprehensive overview of common and some less common climbing injuries with specific strategies for how to rehab them. I think the best thing about the book is the rehab “pyramid” - but you have to actually follow it. I’m dealing with a pernicious finger injury, and I followed advice from a podcast, and was too aggressive, and prolonged my recovery time. When he says step 1 is dealing with pain, and step 2 is mobility, you really have to actually do it. I didn’t, and things got worse; then I did, and things are getting better. Climbers don’t like steps 1 and 2 and want to skip to step 3. Don’t do it.The other thing is, though the book is super useful for all kinds of common problems, Dr. Vagy *in this very book* (and the other climbing PT’s like Esther Smith) tells you to go get checked by a doc or specialist, which you should definitely do. The book doesn’t cover every possibile injury, and there are lots of subtleties to climbing injuries, especially in the fingers and shoulders, that an expert needs to help you sort out. That said, this book helps you take control of your own recovery by giving you very detailed info you can bring into discussions with a health care practitioner, and gives you proven and effective exercises to supplement what a PT unfamiliar with climbing might give you. It’s a knowledge is power kind of thing, which is great.I also really appreciated the breakdown of different kinds of tape for different purposes, and all the various taping techniques. It was very clear and logical, much more so than any other climbing resource on taping that I’ve ever seen.I think the book is best used in concert with Dr. Vagy’s many podcast appearances on Training Beta and the Power Company Podcast and blog posts on his own website. These interviews and articles give a lot of useful flavor and context to the info in the book. I can’t speak to the videos, but I imagine they could be very useful.Finally, my specific finger injury was not covered in the book. I contacted Dr. Vagy and I actually heard back from him with some recommendations and a promise that info about that injury would be forthcoming. So great! The author is involved, responsive, continues to innovate, and really cares about his subject - and also his subjectS - which is to say, us.

I am a physical therapist and climber that primarily treats rock climbers and other outdoor athletes. I had been looking for an easy to digest text I could use to complement my treatment sessions and found "Climb Injury Free" to be a fantastic resource for both myself and my patients. The extensive visuals, comprehensive explanations and relatable "dirtbag tips" make for a read that is both engaging and informative.As a rehab professional, I specifically enjoyed the rock rehab pyramid - a logical progression that takes the tissue stress theory and movement system concepts I employ in my practice into a clear-cut and organized way that climbers can understand. This is also a great starting point for any clinician who is unsure about how to frame a rehab program for some of the most common climbing injuries and can be easily modified to fit the presentation of the patient/client.As other reviewers have noted, this book covers primarily the upper extremity, which is the most commonly injured area among climbers. I would love to see a future edition of this book include rehab and movement specific treatments for low back and lower extremity injuries in climbers, as I have begun to see more and more injuries arise as the sport becomes more popular.Overall, I highly recommend "Climb Injury Free" if you are a climber looking to learn more about the rehabilitation process or a healthcare professional looking to learn more about how to program rehabilitation for climbing specific injuries. I believe this text is best used as a resource to complement a prevention or rehabilitation program that can be discussed ongoing between patient/client and provider.

Overall, the book is terrific. Well-written, concise when needed but also detailed. The volume is broken down into easy-to-navigate sections that are injury/ailment specific and information is presented in the prescribed treatment order. One of the best features is that each exercise, stretch, etc. has a "What it Does" section where it clearly outlines exactly what you are treating, how and why. A central theme of the book is also the importance of movement and technique as not only the method to achieve the best results as a climber, but also it's importance of staying healthy. One of the best parts of the overall resource are the videos available on Jared's website and the ability to reach out to him for possible clarification.The one improvement I would say would be that some of the seemingly more complicated injuries/body parts are given equal space to the more minor ones. While not to belittle the many possible injuries and impingements that can occur, I would have liked to have seen more information, depth, and resources concerning the shoulder versus something like the neck. I recently had surgery to repair my labrum, a relatively common climbing injury, and this aspect of the shoulder isn't specifically addressed. The book does, however, give detailed information on shoulder impingement and rotator cuff issues, both of which can be related to labrum issues.Overall, Jared has done a great service to the rapidly growing climbing community. Having sport-specific resources like this are worth their weight in gold. The book is well worth the money several times over.

Nachdem ich mich beim klettern an der Schulter verletzt habe und mir weder der Orthopäde noch der Physiotherapeut wirksame Übungen zeigen konnten habe ich beschlossen das ganze selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Nach ein paar Recherchen bin ich auf dieses Buch gestoßen. Ich bin absolut begeistert! Für viele typische Kletter Verletzungen / Beschwerden gibt es ein Kapitel. Mit Ursachen, Rehabilitation Übungen, Muskel Aufbau und Prevention. Sehr anschaulich mit vielen Bildern und guten Tipps. Mittlerweile habe ich keine Probleme mehr, mache aber trotzdem regelmäßig Übungen aus dem Buch einfach als Prävention.

Mucha y buena información

intéressant, bien présenté et facile à mettre en pratique

Great work! This book is really thorough in explaining simple-yet-effective self-treating protocols for the most common climbing injuries. It helps you to self-diagnose the problem, and then take you on a step by step approach to all the stages of rehabilitation. A plus is the fact that it gives you all the dirtbag substitutes to the main rehab tools you may need.Definitely worth the money.

I was following The Climbing Doctor blog, but I wanted to learn more. So I decided to buy the book. Dr Vagy's book is not only for every climber but also for SC coaches, Physiotherapists and Personal trainers working with climbers. It is a must to have this book on your shelf! Read it before you go climbing to avoid injury - you will have more money and time for climbing ;)