Climbing Physio boardroom quay climbing centre exeter

Overuse Injuries in Climbers are common.

Climbing Physio aims to address the root cause of your issue.

Climbing Physio can enhance your climbing enjoyment and reduce your pain.

We understand how challenging it can be to get the help you need. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Do you find yourself struggling with:

  • finger, elbow, shoulder or joint pain after climbing?

  • joint swelling/thickening around the finger pulleys?

  • reduced capacity to pull hard or climb harder?

  • restricted range of motion

  • frequent pulley strains or rupture?

Wouldn’t you rather have:

  • less pain?

  • more efficient movement and strength?

  • no joint pain or swelling after sessions?

  • a clear strategy for warm-up, cool-downs and to know what is normal and what isnt?

Climbing Physio using rehab session to train pulley strength after finger injury. Quay Kinetics Physio Exeter

More about Climbing Physio

Elevate Your Climbing Experience with Climbing Physio

Climbing Physiotherapy is a specialised approach designed to optimise your climbing performance and recover from injuries unique to the sport. At Quay Kinetics Physio, we understand the intricacies of climbing and offer tailored Climbing Physio services to climbers of all levels – from beginners to seasoned pro’s.

How Climbing Physio Can Benefit You:

Comprehensive Assessment: Our experienced Physiotherapists conduct a thorough assessment of your climbing technique, muscle imbalances, and potential risk factors. This enables us to create a personalised plan that addresses your unique needs and goals.

Injury Screening: Climbing subjects your body to unique stresses and movement patterns. Our Climbing Physio services focus on identifying areas of strain and imbalance, helping you recover from climbing-specific injuries such as pulley strains, tendonitis, and shoulder issues.

Performance Enhancement: Climbing requires strength, flexibility, and technique. Our Climbing Physio approach involves assessing your movement patterns and physical condition, then tailoring exercises to enhance your climbing performance, from bouldering to rope climbing.

Targeted Treatment: If you're recovering from a climbing-related injury, our Physio services offer targeted treatments to facilitate healing and prevent recurrence. We utilise manual therapy, exercise prescription, and other modalities to ensure a smooth recovery.

Education: Climbing Physio goes beyond treatment; it's also about educating you on injury prevention strategies, proper warm-up routines, and efficient climbing techniques. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge to enjoy climbing while minimising the risk of injuries.

At Quay Kinetics Physio, our Physiotherapists combine their expertise in physiotherapy and climbing to offer a comprehensive approach that caters to climbers' unique needs. Whether you're tackling indoor walls or scaling natural rock formations, our Climbing Physio services provide you with the tools to climb stronger, smarter, and safer. Experience the difference Climbing Physio can make in optimising your climbing journey.

Don’t just take our word for it

  • Excellent, made me feel at ease. Very professional and knowledgeable. Ensured I fully understood the exercises I need to help with my recovery.

  • First class advice and encouragement - thank you so much!

  • Jen was absolutely fantastic! My first ever time seeing a physio, so I was a little apprehensive. Jen made me feelt at ease & listened to. I loved her holistic approach to my knee/back issues and how she was able to help me better understand my body. Highly recommend.

  • Claire Guthrie has been extraordinary diagnosing and helping me rehabilitate through a condition that was giving me excruciating headaches. Empathetic, skilled and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment?

We have an easy online booking system that you can access here. If you’d prefer to speak with us then please feel free to contact via the email or form or give us a call!

How can Climbing Physiotherapy specifically benefit my climbing performance and overall well-being?

Climbing Physiotherapy can enhance your climbing performance by assessing your technique, addressing muscle imbalances, and providing personalised exercises that target climbing-specific strength and flexibility. It aims to optimise your movement patterns and prevent injuries, ensuring you climb stronger and safer.

Can you help me recover from common climbing injuries such as pulley strains, shoulder pain etc?

Yes, Climbing Physiotherapy specialises in identifying and preventing common climbing-related injuries like tendonitis and pulley strains. Through targeted assessments and personalised treatment plans, we help you avoid these issues and stay injury-free.

Where are you based?

Our treatment room is inside The Quay Climbing Centre. We are situated on the 1st Floor. The Quay Climbing Centre, Haven Road, Haven Banks, Exeter, EX2 8AX.

There is ample parking either on-street in Haven Road, or in the private car park next to the Ten Pin Bowling, or there is a council car park next to the Climbing Centre just off Michael Browning Way. You can see the various car parking via this link.

Can you provide guidance on proper warm-up routines, injury prevention strategies, and efficient climbing techniques?

Yes our Physiotherapists can give you guidance on the best way to warm-up and ways to enhance mobility in areas that you may be overloading or that are causing pain.

Can I use my Health Insurance?

We are happy to provide you with a full receipt for you to take back to your insurer to claim payment back from them, however we do not invoice insurers directly on your behalf. We recommend that you liaise with your insurers stating that we are your 'preferred Physio provider' and then proceed to claim back from them, as we require payment upfront. If in doubt please speak to your insurance company.