Acute knee injuries in boulderers and rock climbers and how to avoid them.
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Acute knee injuries in boulderers and rock climbers and how to avoid them.

What causes acute knee injuries in bouldering and rock climbing athletes? This was the question that Dr Christoph Lutter and colleagues sought to answer in their recently published research study. Here, we provide a summary of the main findings of the study, as well as expert tips on exercises you can incorporate into your training…

Patellofemoral Instability: not just a dislocating kneecap
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Patellofemoral Instability: not just a dislocating kneecap

Patellofemoral instability is a debilitating condition that frequently occurs in young, active people, significantly affecting their quality of life. It can occur due to injury e.g. a direct impact to the knee, or from variations in a patient’s anatomy that allow the patella (kneecap) to dislocate with minimal force. Patellofemoral instability, however, is not just…