TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Pediatric and adolescent injury in rock climbing
JO  - Research in sports medicine
A1  - Schöffl, Volker
A1  - Lutter, Christoph
A1  - Woollings, Kaikanani
A1  - Schöffl, Isabelle
SP  - 91
EP  - 113
VL  - 26
IS  - Suppl 1
N2  - Rock climbing is a fast-growing sport performed by athletes in all age groups, especially youths. While epidemiological data are available for injuries in adults, these data are lacking for young climbers. The current literature shows it being a comparably safe activity, mostly in indoor and sport climbing. Age related self-responsibility is necessary under guided supervision by an adult. Injuries are mostly related to a fall (e.g. alpine environment) or overstrain. Epiphyseal stress fractures of the fingers are a major concern, especially during the pubertal growth spurt. A critical evaluation of finger pain in young climbers as well as a neglect of certain training exercises is crucial. Suggestions for injury prevention and further research are provided.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1543-8627
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15438627.2018.1438278
ID  - ref1
ER  -