Episode 114: Dealing with Climbing Injury with Esther Smith and Eva Lopez

PodcastsInjury and Prevention
Written By Kris Hampton
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In this episode I sit down with two high-powered women, Esther Smith and Eva Lopez, and discuss how we can deal with climbing injury. Not the short view details of how to rehab your shoulder impingement, but the bigger picture ideas of prevention of, psychologically coping with, and the aftermath of climbing injuries.

Let’s face it. All of us who are trying hard to push ourselves will eventually be injured. It’s just part of sport. That doesn’t mean that the world needs to be over, and it doesn’t mean that we have to just sit around and wait for it to happen.

You’ll be hearing more from both of these women in the future!

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Episode 114: Dealing with Climbing Injury with Esther Smith and Eva Lopez
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Let’s face it. All of us who are trying hard to push ourselves will eventually be injured.

Kris Hampton

A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering.  Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11. 

Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks.  He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.

http://www.powercompanyclimbing.com
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