Functional Biomechanics of climbing is a proven injury prevention method that’s been developed especially for climbers. The goal is to minimize injuries and in the long term, help climbers to keep improving and developing.
In rock climbing the majority of injuries are cumulative. So, if you keep doing the same thing poorly or without the required strength or flexibility then eventually you’ll be laid up with an injury. But by using Functional Biomechanics preventative training nearly all injuries can be avoided.
It’s not rocket science, but fewer injuries will make you a better climber. Avoiding any layoff means you keep evolving as a climber and progressively improve your ability. Plus cutting out minor niggly injuries helps you to constantly push your climbing to the max.
An added bonus of Functional Biomechanics of climbing is that the exercises you’ll learn will directly benefit you on the face. They improve muscle harmony, sense of balance, flexibility, and all-important self-body knowledge.
A well-balanced body is more coordinated, so the Functional Biomechanics of climbing teaches you to be more aware of your body. This helps you become stronger, more accurate and your movements more efficient, all of which will help you send tougher routes.
The primary objective is for the climber to learn how to avoid injuries and fully recover quicker. This is achieved through exercises that prepare the deep structure of the body before climbing but also compensate and re-equilibrate after.
To achieve this we learn to differentiate the biotype of each climber. We can then focus the workshop individually so you can adapt the exercises to your own needs. Ultimately every climber will learn how to take care of himself on and off the face.
The workshop is suitable for all climbers, regardless of ability and experience.
What You’ll learn
The workshop combines theory and practice which is adapted to individual needs. The theory is then put into practice with climbing each day.
Functional Biomechanics of climbing: Theory
Functional Biomechanics of climbing: Practical
You’ll learn a sequence of climbing exercises that become progressively more difficult. They follow a logical order to help you remember the sequence, and you’ll be encouraged to adapt the exercise to suit your needs.
Using a ball you’ll follow a stretching and balancing routine that will improve your climbing strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn climber-specific stretches that will help prevent injury and keep you on the face longer.
As important as the routine is learning how to adjust the frequency and intensity of the exercises depending on your objectives. From this, you can maintain long-term progression and help to avoid injury through Functional Biomechanics of climbing.
