Injuries Archives - Steven Low https://stevenlow.org/tag/injuries/ Exploring the function of the human body Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:29:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://stevenlow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/favicon.png Injuries Archives - Steven Low https://stevenlow.org/tag/injuries/ 32 32 Rehabbing injured pulleys – My experience with rehabbing two A2 pulley issues https://stevenlow.org/rehabbing-injured-pulleys-my-experience-with-rehabbing-two-a2-pulley-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rehabbing-injured-pulleys-my-experience-with-rehabbing-two-a2-pulley-issues Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:17:00 +0000 http://stevenlow.org/?p=1196 Important note: This article is written for A2 pulley injuries, but the rehabilitation concepts work for all pulley injuries. I’ve used it for anywhere from A1 to A5 issues in my patients/clients and recently for some A4 issues myself. This is also the same for lumbrical injuries and loading open

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]]> Overcoming Tendonitis https://stevenlow.org/overcoming-tendonitis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-tendonitis Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:56:00 +0000 http://stevenlow.org/?p=140 Tendonitis is one of the most pesky injuries that can plague an athlete’s career. This article will explore the mechanisms of tendonitis and how to successfully implement a rehabilitation plan backed by current scientific research and best practices in the clinic. Need personal help? Can’t find the answers you’re looking

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]]> Beating climbing injuries: PIP synovitis https://stevenlow.org/beating-climbing-injuries-pip-synovitis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beating-climbing-injuries-pip-synovitis Sun, 25 Aug 2019 21:08:18 +0000 http://stevenlow.org/?p=1165 Ever since about 2-3 years into climbing, the back side of my middle fingers (on both hands) would get aggravated fairly easily when crimping. This was more apparent in full crimp than half crimp, which is why I avoided full crimp for so long. This led to a weakness for

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]]> Treatment of climber hand and finger injuries https://stevenlow.org/treatment-of-climber-hand-and-finger-injuries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treatment-of-climber-hand-and-finger-injuries Mon, 01 May 2017 19:42:55 +0000 http://stevenlow.org/?p=657 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

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]]> Understanding Pain When Dealing With Injuries https://stevenlow.org/understanding-pain-when-dealing-with-injuries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-pain-when-dealing-with-injuries Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:38:40 +0000 http://stevenlow.org/?p=248 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

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