The Climbing Doctor Podcast
Episodes
Shoulder Hypermobility - Stephen Kiraly
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, The Climbing Doctor interviews Stephen Kiraly, a physical therapy student, about shoulder hypermobility, particularly in climber...
Youth Climbing Fitness Testing - Jac Brown
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jared VAgy and Jack Brown discuss the necessity of developing a climbing-specific fitness battery for youth climbers. They explo...
Optimizing Motor Control and Motor Learning in Climbing - Joe Manoles
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Joe Manoles discuss the concepts of motor learning and motor control, particularly in the context of climbing. Th...
Energy System Training - Steve Smith
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Steve Smith go over the complexities of energy system training for climbers, particularly focusing on how to effe...
How to Prevent and Recover from Meniscus Injury - Joshua Foster
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Josh Foster discuss meniscal injuries in rock climbers. They explain what a meniscal injury is and how climbers c...
Ankle Sprain Rehab for Rock Climbers - Nicholas Hedges
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Nick Hedges discusses the importance of the lower body, specifically the ankle, in climbing. He highlights the prevalence of...
TFCC injury: A Common Wrist Pain in Climbers - Kimmy Wiley
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, physical therapist Kimmy Wiley and Jared Vagy discuss TFCC wrist injuries in rock climbers. They cover the definition and locati...
Training With Your Cycle – Katrina Wong
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the impact of the menstrual cycle on training and climbing performance. The menstrual cycle consists of different phases, i...
Climb On after a Concussion – Stacey Castaldo
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Stacey Castaldo shares her personal experience with concussion and discusses the signs, symptoms, and rehabilitation of concussi...
Tendons: Do I Load it or Rest it - Evan Ingerson
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we invite Evan Ingerson back o the show to discuss the topic of tendons and tendon injuries, with a focus on climbers. He explains th...
Climbing as Therapy for Mental Health – Beth Scott
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Beth Scott, an occupational therapist and passionate climber, discusses mental health in climbing and provides practical techniq...
DIP Joint Finger Injuries - Steve Smith
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Steve Smith, a doctor of physical therapy, discusses DIP joint pain in climbers. He explains the anatomy of the finger and the...
The Ultimate Guide for Returning Back to Rock Climbing - Evan Ingerson
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Evan Ingerson, a physical therapist, discusses the challenges of returning to climbing after an injury or break. He emphasizes the im...
Climbing Injury and Training Trends - Patrick Matros
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen In this interview The Climbing Doctor talks with world class trainer and climber, Patrick Matros. Patrick holds a master's degree in sport and ...
The Mental Game of Climbing Injuries - Arno Ilgner
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen Arno Ilgner is a distinguished rock climber and first ascensionist, perhaps most well known as the author of The Rock Warrior's Way. Through hi...
Preparation is Everything - Robyn Erbesfield Raboutou
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor Interviews 4-time Climbing World Cup Champion Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou, delving into her personal routines,...
Keep Your Body Strong and Resilient for Climbing - Tom Randall
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor interviews Tom Randall! Tom is the founder of, as well as coach of Lattice Training, a comprehensive trainin...
The Power of Good Footwork Climbing - Kris Hampton
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Kris Hampton on all topics related to climbing and injuries. They go deep on Kris's experience with shoulder ...
Full Body Training for Climbing - Dicki Korb
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor interviews world class climbing coach, Dicki Korb -- trainer of Alex Megos and co-author of the best selling...
How Pro Climbers Manage Injuries - Felipe Camargo
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Tenaya athlete Felipe Camargo on all topics related to injuries. This interview was part of the "Behind the S...
Lower Your Risk For Climbing Injury - Eric Hörst
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Eric Hörst on all topics related to climbing and injuries. They go deep in to tips to reduce injuries, warm-...
AC Joint Sprain Climbing Rehab - Jonathan Siegrist
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Arc'Teryx athlete Jonathan Siegrist about his experience with injuring and rehabilitating his Grade III AC jo...
Train For Climbing Smarter Not Harder - Steve Bechtel
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Steve Bechtel on all topics related to climbing and injuries. They go deep on training mistakes that are comm...
Injury Secrets from Movement Coaching - Udo Neumann
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Udo Neumann on all topics related to climbing and injuries! Climbing since 1982, Udo has written multiple boo...
Move Right and Stay Healthy Climbing - John Kettle
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, The Climbing Doctor talks climbing movement with an expert on the subject, John Kettle! John is an experienced coach of over 20 yea...