The Climbing Doctor Podcast

The Climbing Doctor Podcast dives deep into how to prevent and rehabilitate rock climbing injuries. Jared Vagy interviews medical providers, coaches, climbers, and trainers to learn the best strategies to climb injury-free. Each episode covers a wide variety of topics including injury diagnosis, mobility training, strength exercises, and movement technique.

The Climbing Doctor Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Jared Vagy, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jared Vagy hosts The Climbing Doctor Podcast, a sports show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Pelvic Health Considerations for Climbers - Sam Lemminger

  Aug 20, 202638 minS4

  In this episode, Sam Lemminger, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health, discusses the importance of pelvic floor awareness for climbers and everyone interested in body performance. She explains how understanding and connecting with this often-overlooked area can improve climbing performance and overall well-being. Sam Lemminger's Bio Sam Lemminger is a Fort Collins, CO-based physical therapist specializing in treating orthopedic injuries and pelvic health. Sam has additional training in internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment, dry needling, manual therapy, and rehabilitation of rock climbers and CrossFit athletes. Her goals as a physical therapist include helping people of all ability levels optimize their health and fitness and reduce pain to feel their best while pursuing their passions. In addition to clinical care, she is a teaching assistant with the Spine Management division of the Institute of Clinical Excellence. When away from the clinic, Sam loves being active through hiking, CrossFit, climbing, running, or snowboarding. When it's time to slow down, you can find her baking bread and pastries! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pelvic Floor and Climbing 02:40 Understanding the Pelvic Floor 05:22 The Importance of Pelvic Floor in Performance 08:04 Common Issues and Misconceptions 10:52 Assessing Pelvic Floor Health 13:25 Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 16:12 Treatment and Management Strategies 19:34 Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 21:21 Stages of Treatment for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 23:10 Initial Assessment and Treatment Session 26:53 Active Engagement of Pelvic Floor and Core 30:20 Progressing Beyond Initial Treatment 33:37 The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery Links and Resources for This Episode: Video YouTube Podcast Episode Social Media and Webpage: ️ Webpage / Instagram / Pinterest / Blog Articles : Books, Injury Protocols, and Rehab Tools The Resilient Climber Book / Climb Injury-Free Book / Self-Help Injury Protocols / Rehab Tools : / Brand Partner Discounts Injury Rehab Coures The Resilient Climber Course / Courses for Medical Providers / Courses for Coaches

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  Episode #3

  Overcoming Fear and Pain in Climbing - Riley Hess

  Jun 20, 202632 minS4

  This episode explores the complex relationship between pain, fear, and climbing injuries, featuring Riley Hess, a PT student with personal climbing injury experience. Discover how pain science, central sensitization, and psychological strategies like graded exposure and expectancy violation can help climbers overcome persistent pain and rebuild confidence. Riley Hess's Bio Riley Hess is a recent Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from MCPHS University who will begin her career working in the acute care setting following licensure. Her passion for movement began outside of the classroom through climbing, where a love for both performance and community sparked an interest in human movement and rehabilitation. Since starting climbing in 2019, Riley has worked in the climbing industry through coaching and has expanded into providing educational talks focused on pain management and injury prevention. Outside of the clinic, Riley enjoys volunteering as a ski patroller and spending as much time in the outdoors as possible. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Fear and Pain in Climbing 02:40 Understanding Pain and Its Nuances 05:22 Personal Experiences with Injury and Pain 06:56 Exploring Central Sensitization 08:24 Pain Management Strategies for Climbers 12:02 Graded Exposure and Expectancy Violation Techniques 16:03 The Role of Fear in Climbing and Recovery 21:06 Final Thoughts on Pain Management and Recovery Links and Resources for This Episode: 📝 Full Article Reviewed in the Podcast 🎥 Video YouTube Podcast Episode Social Media and Webpage: 🕸️ Webpage / 📸 Instagram /📍 Pinterest / 📝 Blog Articles : Books, Injury Protocols, and Rehab Tools Climb Injury-Free Book / Self-Help Injury Protocols / Rehab Tools : / Brand Partner Discounts Injury Rehab Coures Courses for Medical Providers / Courses for Coaches

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  Episode #2

  The Climbers Guide to Pull-ups - Marie-Eve Joanisse

  Apr 23, 202633 minS4

  <p>In this conversation, Marie-Eve Joanisse discusses the significance of pull-ups for climbers, exploring their biomechanics, variations, and injury prevention strategies. She emphasizes the importance of proper technique, the role of different muscle groups, and how to tailor training to individual needs. The discussion also covers common injuries associated with pull-ups and offers insights into effective training techniques and progressions for climbers of all levels.</p> <p>Marie-Eve Joanisse's Bio</p> Marie-Eve is a physiotherapist based in the Montreal area, in Canada. Being a climber herself for many years, she has been involved at different levels in the climbing community...

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  Episode #1

  Shoulder Hypermobility - Stephen Kiraly

  Feb 20, 202631 minS4

  <p>In this conversation, The Climbing Doctor interviews Stephen Kiraly, a physical therapy student, about shoulder hypermobility, particularly in climbers. They discuss what shoulder hypermobility is, how to assess it, its benefits and drawbacks, and rehabilitation strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education for climbers regarding their shoulder health and provides practical tips for managing hypermobility through exercises and movement techniques.</p> <p>Stephen Kiraly's Bio</p> Stephen Kiraly is a third-year Student Physical Therapist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ever since he finally gave in to his friends bugging him to climb, he has not looked...

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  Episode #6

  Youth Climbing Fitness Testing - Jac Brown

  Nov 1, 202543 minS3

  <p>In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Jack Brown discuss the necessity of developing a climbing-specific fitness battery for youth climbers. They explore the metabolic and biomechanical demands of climbing, the importance of assessing injury resilience, and the components of a comprehensive fitness assessment. The discussion includes a detailed breakdown of a two-day testing schedule, focusing on strength, power, and climbing-specific movements, while emphasizing the importance of strength training in preventing injuries and enhancing performance.</p> <p>Jac Brown's Bio</p> Jac Brown is a physical therapist and avid climber, blending a passion for movement with a commitment to helping...

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