In this interview, The Climbing Doctor talks climbing movement with an expert on the subject, John Kettle! John is an experienced coach of over 20 years and is the author of "Rock Climbing Technique." Listen to this episode to learn about John's journey with injuries and how he applies movement to improve climbing performance. This episode covers:

• John Kettle's battle with finger injury and subsequent management
• John Kettle's approach to managing his shoulders
• Further injury history and management
• Relationship between climbing movement with performance and injury
• Changing climbing movement behaviors
• Leveraging tension for improved climbing movement
• John Kettle's key tips for improving performance

John Kettle's Bio: During 20+ years of coaching I've helped thousands improve both in performance and enjoyment; from first trad leads to 8th grade redpoints and V11 boulder problems. ​My love of climbing has seen me gain extensive experience over four decades, including first ascents of trad, sport and ice routes, solo winter expeditions, and developing new bouldering venues. If there’s a summit, climb or new grade that inspires you I’ll match your enthusiasm and use my proven coaching approach to make it happen. I've published a bestselling book on climbing technique, and I deliver training for coaches internationally. I have also written coaching skills articles for UKClimbing, Training Beta and the Professional Mountaineer magazine. Listen to a podcast interview with me, about my own progression through the grades and my coaching philosophy.

Where to Find John Kettle:

• website: johnkettle.com
• Instagram: @john_kettle_climbing
• email: ask@johnkettle.com

Referenced Posts:

• Instagram Injury Post 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAXia_ijLFV/
• Instagram Injury Post 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFjQg9EjtQ5/