Six Easy Injury-Prevention Exercises for Climbers
Climbers must build strength, encourage flexibility, and practice proper movement patterns—throughout the body—to prevent injury.
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Dr. Jared Vagy
Dr. Jared Vagy, DPT, is a climber and professor at the University of Southern California. His book The Ultimate Climber: Prevent Injury and Peak Your Performance teaches you how to climb stronger without getting hurt.
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