The Climbing Doctor Podcast How to Prevent and Recover from Meniscus Injury - Joshua Foster
In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Josh Foster discuss meniscal injuries in rock climbers. They explain what a meniscal injury is and how climbers can injure their meniscus. They discuss the signs and symptoms of a meniscal injury and how it is diagnosed and treated. They also outline a rehabilitation plan for meniscal injuries, including exercises to restore range of motion and strengthen the muscles around the knee. They emphasize the importance of proper movement patterns and provide climbing-specific exercises to prevent meniscal injuries in climbers.
Joshua Foster's Bio
Josh Foster is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for movement and health, beginning his journey in 2001 when he discovered climbing. He has been deeply embedded in the climbing community for over 20 years, starting as a youth competitor who reached the national level in high school. He spent 12 years setting routes and more than a decade as a youth competitive climbing coach, where he facilitated success for new athletes and national champions.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:23 What is a meniscal injury and how do climbers get them?
- 06:52 Diagnosis and treatment of meniscal injuries
- 09:00 Rehabilitation plan for meniscal injuries
- 22:47 Movement patterns and climbing-specific exercises
- 30:35 Preventing meniscal injuries in climbers
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