[Musculoskeletal problems in rock climbing--a review]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2000;150(8-9):186-90.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The popularity of rock climbing and the increasing number of high-level performing athletes have raised during the last years the incidence of musculoskeletal problems involving most frequently the upper extremities. This paper gives a survey on literature, diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Arm / physiopathology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dupuytren Contracture / physiopathology
  • Epiphyses / physiopathology
  • Finger Injuries / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Mountaineering / physiology*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Tendon Injuries / etiology*
  • Tendon Injuries / physiopathology