On potential injuries based on poor technique; Dirtbag Tips for injury prevention; and his upcoming book, “Climb Injury-Free”….

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Show Notes for episode with The Climbing Doctor:

• Intro into how Jared got into physical therapy and began applying that to climbing (1:20 )


• What, if any, research Jared found to begin studying climbing injury prevention (5:53 )


• Where climbing stand compared to other sports in research and application of sports medicine (9:35 )


• How poor technique in climbers is resulting in injury (16:37 )


• Explanation of energy systems and how it relates to climbing (21:24 )


• Injury Prevention while training (26:33 ) 


• Fingers! Anatomy, injuries, Strength tests, and Power Fingers (40:35 )


• How to analyze you own body positions for proper technique (50:48 )


• Shoulders!  (55:12 )


• How to find a good PT who understands climbing injuries near you (1:01:21 )

Related Links for The Climbing Doctor:

• The Climbing Doctor’s Website | www.TheClimbingDoctor.com


• For “Climb Injury-Free” book purchase in the USA | Click here!


• Klimbz.com, a route management platform for the gyms of the future | www.Klimbz.com  *[sponsored]*

Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for The Climbing Doctor:

• Ep.65 w/ Kyle McFarland of White Pine Athletics


• Ep.59 w/ Zack DiChristino | Understanding Climbing in Sports Medicine


• Ep.50 w/ Ander Rockstad “Building a Better Machine”


• Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”


• Ep.37 w/ Kris Odub Hampton of Power Company Climbing


• Ep.23 – Dr. Lisa Erikson “Climbing Injuries Solved”


• Ep.10 – Ander Rockstad “In a Nutshell”

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The cover to Dr. Jared Vagy’s new book

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