This post is bound to generate a fair bit of controversy because of its sensation title, but make sure you read it all of the way through. Just as a caveat, I am NOT suggesting you continue to working through an injury and pain. Read more below to see what I
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Myth busting: Is hanging with relaxed shoulders at the bottom of pullups dangerous?
OK, this kind of came up in the bodyweight thread in weight room, but let’s analyze the “conundrum” of relaxing your shoulders at the end range of pullups. There’s generally two key points that I want to make. Hanging at the bottom of pullups where the GH joint (shoulder) is
Read moreTreatment of climber hand and finger injuries
This article is written from a physical therapist perspective. Obviously, this article is NOT medical advice and should not be misconstrued as medical advice. This article is mainly to give you some guidance on paths to seek in terms of recovery and rehabilitation of particular exercises. So you were climbing
Read moreUnderstanding Pain When Dealing With Injuries
There are two main components that need to be addressed when dealing with pain. One is the physical aspect of rehabilitation, and the other is the psychological aspect of healing. The latter for most people depends on the extent of the injury, if it impairs them from activities or sports
Read moreWhen to Start Working Out After Being Sick
It’s the winter so let’s talk about another winter related topic. In general, there is some degree of controversy over if you should work out when sick, and if so should be be modifying your workouts depending on the degree of illness. Basic physiological processes What happens if we workout
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