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Joint Pain in Rock Climbing Survey
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Hello! We are taking an engineering course in which we have to identify a problem and design and create a built solution. We have been rock climbing for a few months, and by talking to other climbers have identified the problem that rock climbers can experience high amounts of stress on their hands while climbing, causing muscle strain and joint pain. Before we begin designing a solution, we need to collect data about how other people experience this problem and what they would expect from a solution. We would greatly appreciate it if you would fill out this survey about our problem: forms.gle/Mr7RySJv4dpPvyHh9 Every question is completely optional, but we would be grateful for any feedback you are willing to provide. Even if you do not experience this problem, we would still greatly appreciate your response in order to get the most accurate data possible. Thank you very much! Happy climbing! Audrey and Cole |
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A clickable link would likely attract more folks… I’m currently suffering from climber’s/golfer’s elbow and would love an engineer to fix it for me ASAP! |
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You could design a better WristWidget. I used to wear one to help with my wrist pain while climbing but they're uncomfortable because they dig into your skin and the velcro wears out pretty quickly. Now I just wrap my wrist in tape every time I climb but it doesn't work that well. |
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Another interesting project could be making an Iontophoresis device specifically for climbers. https://rockclimberstrainingmanual.com/2016/09/21/iontophoresis-part-ii/ I have a DIY setup with a variable DC power supply and a metal tin, but it could be improved a lot. Feel free to send me a message if you have questions about it. |
Rew Exo wrote: Already exists: DermaDry My wife uses it since she's got sweaty mitts and it works. Requires a ramp up period (5 days a week for 1 month) and then a couple times a week after to maintain. Worth every penny. I have dry skin so I only use it in the summer when it's really hot and my hands start sweating more. |
Daniel Joder wrote: Get yourself a therabar, do these, and do hammer rotations with a weighted bar like this. Has helped me immensely. I do them after every climbing session. Still got pain on hard bouldering or board climbing sessions, so I do a few sets of the therabar while warming up now and pain is gone. |
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Chris, thanks for the suggestion. I have been hitting the gym very regularly these past two months and I have taken that time off from climbing as well (aargh!). My elbow pain is almost gone at this point. I do some of the exercises you mentioned as well as just a general fitness circuit for arms, shoulders, and core (and legs recently). High reps, low weight. I also spend at least 20 minutes stretching, including stretches recommended for climber’s/golfer’s elbow. I’m not sure if there was a specific thing that worked (maybe just time off would have done it), but I certainly feel much better throughout my whole body. Now I just need to discipline myself to keep up with the anti-injury weight circuits and stretching once I start climbing again. |
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No, the joint usually helps with the pain. |
