Learn more about how ultrasounds are used in our clinic, by Dr. Marieta Buse, ND. Visit Dr. Marieta in our Main Street physio clinic, at the corner of Main Street and King Edward. Marieta works together with our group of Vancouver physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and RMTs to support your performance and recovery.

A majority of training in recreational climbing is often hangboards, weight-lifting, and some dry-training (speed work). Unfortunately this appears to work only on the ends of the training spectrum. Elite climbers incorporate a significant portion of power into their training. This is known as contrast training. Contrast training is an advanced method for improving both strength and power through combining high-load strength exercises with plyometric movements targeting the same muscle groups. Research shows that heavy loading of a muscle induces a high degree of central nervous stimulation lasting from 5 to 30 minutes.

How do you know if your pain is just something from last weekend's adventure or a sign of something more long-term? In this post we look at signs and symptoms of chronic and acute injuries, and what to do when you think it is something more than leftover stiffness.