Paul Houghoughi

Physiotherapist Paul Houghoughi shares tips on rehabbing finger injuries, wrist strengthening, causes of synovitis and capsulitis, and how to avoid common climbing injuries. Topics include lumbrical injuries, training with hypermobile fingers, preventing injuries, grip gears, rehab techniques, and managing elbow pain. Paul emphasizes proper diagnosis, stretching, and strengthening exercises for climbers to stay injury-free.

The Climbing Physio, Paul Houghoughi, discusses bulletproofing knees, shoulder injury prevention, neck and back strengthening, and common body changes as climbers age. Tips cover knee exercises for heel hooks, wrist widgets, hamstring lifts, Nordic exercises, and shoulder strength training with kettlebells. The episode also addresses managing neck and back pain from carrying crash pads, distinguishing good pain from bad pain in load management, and enhancing climbing technique for better performance.