Visual Perception in Expert Athletes: The Case of Rock Climbers by Noel Marcen-Cinca, Xavier Sanchez, Xavier Sanchez, Xavier Sanchez, Sofia Otin, Sofia Otin, Sofia Otin, Cristina Cimarras-Otal, Ana Vanessa Bataller-Cervero

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Force-Sensing Hangboard to Enhance Finger Training in Rock Climbers by Michael Anderson

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Common neuromusculoskeletal injuries amongst rock climbers in the Western Cape by Liezel Wegner, Jarryd E. Pagel, Ashley W. Smit, Aimee Straszacker, Sarah L. Swart, St John Taft

“…Physiotherapists are first-line practitioners who diagnose and treat NMS injuries, but no previous study has been conducted regarding common NMS injuries amongst rock climbers in the Western Cape. Objective: To determine the common NMS injuries amongst rock climbers, and the relationships between independent variables and injury. …”
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Effects of Different Loading Programs on Finger Strength in Rock Climbers by Natalie K. Gilmore, Peter Klimek, Emil Abrahamsson, Keith Baar

“…Methods We retrospectively evaluated the change in grip strength and Strength: Weight following Max Hangs, Abrahangs, or the two protocols performed concurrently in rock climbers who used the Crimpd app to log their training. …”
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Efficacy of a new treatment algorithm for capsulitis of the fingers in rock climbers by Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Christoph Lutter, Christoph Lutter, Hans-Christoph Lang, Mario Perl, Othmar Moser, Michael Simon

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Clinical management of finger joint capsulitis/synovitis in a rock climber by Jared Vagy

“…This case study presents a 23-year-old male recreational rock climber, who climbed an average of 3–4 times per week and presented with finger joint capsulitis/synovitis after increasing his climbing intensity and training from moderate to high over 6 months, which led up to injury. …”
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Paradise regained: older adult rock climbers turning space into place in the natural environment by Mark Hickman, Colin Beard, Alison Inkster

“…The investigation used a purposive sample of rock climbers in the north-west of England (n=10) aged between 65 and 74 years (av=69.6) identifying them as ‘young-old’ adults. …”
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To tape or not to tape: annular ligament (pulley) injuries in rock climbers—a systematic review by Robin Larsson, Lena Nordeman, Christina Blomdahl

“…Eight studies and one case report (in nine articles, one poster) were included, consisting of 206 rock climbers, four non-climbers, 23 pairs of cadaver hands. …”
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Effects of “home advantage” and “away disadvantage” on psychological states of intermediate competitive rock-climbers by Tong, Jeremy Zhi Hao

“…The purpose was to find out the effects of “home advantages” and “away disadvantages” on intermediate rock-climber’s pre-competition somatic and cognitive anxieties, and pre-competition confidence levels. …”
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Comparison of static and dynamic balance parameters and some performance characteristics in rock climbers of different levels by Tolga Aksıt, Gamze Cırık

“…In consequence, static balance parameters of rock climbers were found to be similar to those of other elite athletes in the literature. …”
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Rock climbers’ management of hand injuries and perceptions on seeking healthcare: A mixed methods analysis by Keaton F. Piper, Jillian R. Gold, Ryan P. Bodkin, Erik A. Rueckmann, Katherine Rizzone, Camille A. Martina

“…This study examined rock climbers’ behaviors and perspectives on utilizing healthcare for climbing-related hand injuries. …”
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Effect of Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy on irrational beliefs of semi-professional adolescents rock climbers by Majid Mozafari zadeh, Soheila Ghalcheh Yazdani, Fatemeh Heidari, Mohsen Shabani

“…The purpose of present study was examining the effect of Rational Emotive Behavior therapy on irrational beliefs of semi-professional adolescent rock climbers. The study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and a one month follow-up with control group. 60 climbers were selected through available sampling and were assigned randomly to two experimental and control group. …”
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Assessment of Dietary Intake and Eating Attitudes in Recreational and Competitive Adolescent Rock Climbers: A Pilot Study by Marisa K. Michael, Lanae Joubert, Oliver C. Witard

“…To fill this knowledge gap, we administered three surveys to 22 rock climbers (13 males, 9 females, age 14.2 ± 1.9 years): climbing ability, three-day dietary recall, and Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26). …”
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Mental health problems, sleep quality and overuse injuries in advanced Swedish rock-climbers – the CLIMB study by Fredrik Identeg, Isabel Nigicser, Klara Edlund, Niklas Forsberg, Mikael Sansone, Ulrika Tranaeus, Henrik Hedelin

“…Abstract Objectives To examine the prevalence of mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress), sleep quality, and disability due to overuse injuries in advanced and elite rock-climbers. The rock-climbers were compared to a group of non-climbing controls. …”
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The effects of change in the safety rope protocol, hold size, and rest period on psychophysiological responses in sport rock climbers by Artur Magiera, Iwona Łukasik, Robert Roczniok, Oskar Placek

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Protocol for a 2-year longitudinal study of eating disturbances, mental health problems and overuse injuries in rock climbers (CLIMB) by Ulrika Tranaeus, Klara Edlund, Isabel Nigicser, Mikael Sansone, Fredrik Identeg, Henrik Hedelin, Niklas Forsberg

“…Inclusion criteria for rock climbers will be a minimum advanced level according to International Rock-Climbing Research Association. …”
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Exploring forearm muscle coordination and training applications of various grip positions during maximal isometric finger dead-hangs in rock climbers by Blai Ferrer-Uris, Denisse Arias, Priscila Torrado, Michel Marina, Albert Busquets

“…The aim of the present study was to explore the training applications of the various grip positions by comparing the activity of forearm muscles during maximal dead-hangs in rock climbers. Materials & Methods Twenty-five climbers performed maximal dead-hangs in three climbing-specific grip positions: CRIMP, SLOPE, and SLOPER. …”
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Effect of 4 weeks of rock climbing with and without blood flow restriction, on Serum Levels of CRP, LDH and CK in elite rock climbers by fateme halalkhor, Mansour Aghaei, Jawad Vakili

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was conducted to identify the effect of 4 weeks rock climbing with and without blood flow restriction on response of the LDH, CK and CRP in elite rock climbers. Methods:12 elite male and 12 female rock climbers with at least 4 years rock climbing experience and age range of 23.54±2.32 to 27.18±3.18 years and a fat percentage of 8.22±1.12 to 14.19±1.18 percent were selected purposefully among elite climbers and randomly assigned to one of two groups The exercises were limited by blood flow and exercise without limitation of blood flow. …”
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Do Swedish rock-climbers exhibit more eating disorder and body dissatisfaction symptoms than non-climbers? A cross-sectional study by Ulrika Tranaeus, Klara Edlund, Isabel Nigicser, Mikael Sansone, Fredrik Identeg, Henrik Hedelin, Niklas Forsberg

“…There is sparse research on EDs among rock-climbers. The primary aim was to map ED symptoms among rock-climbers compared with controls. …”
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Correction for ‘Do swedish rock-climbers exhibit more eating disorder and body dissatisfaction symptoms than non-climbers? A crosssectional study’

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