Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Finger rehabilitation for Climbing

Found this on Cilmbinginjuries.com
http://climbinginjuries.com/page/fingers

(1) Go buy some TheraPutty! All orthopedic doctors and physical therapists will recommend putty as a tool for successful recovery. ---> found out they sell this at
KENRON PHARMACY
100-1620 29 Street Northwest
Calgary, AB T2N 4L7
OR
Life Mark (they sell 9.95 for Exercise Putty for 2 oz.)
(403) 289-7224

(2) The fingers generally receive poor blood flow so getting blood to the injured area is important. Contrast baths have had mixed results in the literature, but it wouldn't hurt to try. To do a contrast bath, get a bowl of warm water, and cold water. Put injured finger in cold water for a few minutes, then place it immediately in the warm water for a few minutes. Repeat 3-5 times. Finish with the cold water. This could be done after squeezing the putty ball to "flush out" the injured joint. Massaging the effected area can be effective as well. Start out lightly and gradually increase the pressure.
--> Tried the cold and hot water switching technique for about 30 min. Kind of helped. I'll try it 3 times a day for a week and see if it makes a difference. I guess that also means i have to stop climbing for a bit. but that won't likely happen.

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