Un-Sprained Season 1 Episode 9: Crafting Your Action List For Pulley Ruptures

The inevitable happens. You've torn your pulley. Are you prepared for what recovery looks like, especially those first few days? These are SUPER important. Join me today for your step-by-step guide into what a "pefect" pulley injury recovery plan looks like. And then insert real life in. Today's podcast hits up: >> What to do immediately upon an injury. >> Why you shouldn't test your injury. >> How much time you need to take off. >> What the body is doing while you wait >> Finger rings, splints and buddy taping >> And much more! DId you know?! Current research shows that the first 10 days are all about inflammation (not rebuilding). The true healing on a tendon/ligament doesn't start until day 10-14?!?! So stop testing your injury and listen up in this short but sweet episode. Full of great info that you can implement NOW, I hand you an action plan to help you heal from your climbing injury. You are in the right place friend, I'm here to guide you step by step through pulley injuries, treatment strategies you can implement NOW, and I lay out your overall return to climbing plan. This episode is a MUST LISTEN is you suffer from a new pulley injury or want to be prepared for one. On this podcast episode we discuss the nitty-gritty of: >> Taping strategies >> How much time off to take >> What is a bad pulley injury >> How you can climb open hand vs crimping while healing (later stages) >> Research on pulley recovery, intervention and management >> Your self-care plan adjustments >> Any return to climbing modifications as you come back Consider your hand held. And yes, you might just be thinking about returning to climbing after an injury and worried you might be missing something, or you are currently going through the ups and the downs of taking time off. Rest assured, I've got your back! And don't forget, my finger injury workshop, learn more here at bit.ly/3z6WJVY. Catch you next time, same great place, same great time! Dr. Lisa