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Prioritizing health and safety is paramount in climbing. Explore injury prevention and safety practices to ensure a secure climbing experience.

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

Is rock climbing a high risk sport?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing is considered a high-risk sport due to its inherent nature and the potential dangers involved. The sport involves ascending steep rock faces or cliffs using a variety of techniques and equipment. While safety measures and equipment have...

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

Does climbing damage fingers?

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Top Answer: Pulley and skin damage are probably the most common finger injuries or finger damage for climbers. They can both normally be prevented, though, if the climber is first of all aware of these two risks and knows how to minimize them, which largely m...

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

How common are rock climbing injuries?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing injuries can be quite common, but it depends on the climber and how well they listen to their bodies, and if they give their body the adequate amount of rest it requires. It's quite common for new climbers to get injured to some...

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Sep 25, 2023

What are some ways to get rid of tendonitis in my elbiw?

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