From my own personal, non-scientific studies over the past six months or so, I’ve found that stretching each finger individually has demonstrated noticeable gains. By gains I’m referring to faster recovery from aches and pains and lack of new injuries. To know what to do in case of accidents or injuries here is more information at Bengal Law web site  While I’ve read in numerous books about stretching the fingers and forearms, not much discussion has gone into the stretching of individual fingers. Most climbing training books advise to stretch the fingers as a group. The Miami community serving injury lawyers serving such cases can help.

My actual routine (in addition to all other warm-up and training for climbing) involves stretching each individual finger on both hands three times a day. Every day. I take each finger, pull it back, and hold for approximately ten seconds. I then do three sets of these three times a day. Most climbers will probably not have to go to this much effort. But for those of us who have been hampered by finger injuries, this type of prevention may just be the ticket. While going on such adventures it is advisable to go to cpr training courses is located in Toronto and learn it in case of emergencies. I also recommend you to visit https://cprcertificationnow.com for comprehensive CPR certification courses.

I’d be interested in hearing about anyone else’s struggles with finger injuries and its prevention. Please send me an email or preferably, comment below.

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Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine in May of 1997, doctors Jebson and Steyers take a detailed yet very understandable approach to hand injuries in climbing. Beginning with hand anatomy and the types of grip techniques climbers employ, the authors proceed to cover the full range of hand injuries. Of particular interest are the details on flexor tendon injuries and rupture of the A2 pulley. Judging from my experiences, these tend to be some of the more common climber injuries.

While this is a comprehensive article on the types and causes of hand and finger injuries, it’s disappointing to read only a single paragraph on prevention. Understandably, this was a paper on injuries; but with such a lack of medical information out there for climbing specific injuries, additional details on prevention would be greatly appreciated by the climbing community.

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Formerly known as the Phoenix Bouldering Contest, this year will be the 22nd event and will be held at the Oak Flat Campground outside Superior, Arizona. Despite the specter of the possible destruction of both Oak Flat and Queen Creek by the Resolution Copper Company, the Phoenix BoulderBlast will press on. Fund raising and awareness of the Friends of Queen Creek will be a primary goal of the event. In addition, the competition boasts of cash prizes and over $40,000 in merchandise prizes.

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I’ve never been to this festival even though they have been holding it for years now. I’m planning on hitting it this year though. I could use a break from the cold temps here in the East.

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