Five of the most common injuries that can happen while climbing and bouldering

By Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol

Climbing and bouldering have become increasingly popular pastimes. In 2021, competitive climbing even become one of the official games at the Tokyo Olympics.

But while climbing is a great way to test the body to its extremes, it’s not risk free. It puts all sorts of stresses and strains on many parts of the body, which can lead a whole host of injuries if you’re not careful.

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Five of the most common injuries that can happen while climbing and bouldering

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