Rock climbers experience a variety of sport-specific injuries, but many are localized to the hand, a region of the body that undergoes tremendous amounts of stress while rock climbing. In particular, rock climbing increases the risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture, a thickening and tightening of the tissues in the palm of the hand.

Check out our video featuring Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT and Edwin Teran giving you a comprehensive tutorial on potential strategies for self care:
• Self Massage Techniques with an Armaid
• Pen Rolling
• Banded Exercises
• Wrist Isometrics
• Density Hangs