Preventing Injuries in Youth Rock Climbing
Youth rock climbing is on the rise! Who are all these little crushers all over the climbing walls? Youth climbing has grown significantly over the last decade and with the…
Climbing Grip Choice and Injury
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Hand injuries, specifically pulley injuries, are common amongst climbers. Pulley injuries are slow to heal and often responsible for a great deal of missed climbing time.…
When to Seek Care
By: Kristen Vaughan, DPT It’s summertime in the Northwest and we at Union PT hope that you are getting out to enjoy the bounty that the PNW has to offer.…
Physical Therapy for ACL Repair or Injury
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of many ligaments that provide structural support to the knee. The ACL specifically controls anterior movement of the tibia…
5 Ways to avoid Injury at the Gym
1. FormInjury prevention starts and ends with form. You must learn the proper form for exercises. Most exercises are not inherently dangerous but the way that people perform them leads…