On injuries and recovery, Alex Puccio’s quick return from knee surgery, and why it’s important to find a doctor who understands climbing…

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Show Notes for episode with Zack DiChristino:

• How important is a PT or physio for athletes who are training or competing in something like the World Cup Series
• Is it important for a doctor or PT to have a knowledge of climbing to properly assess an injury
• Was Alex Puccio’s speedy recovery a case of proper care and rehab, or is she a superhero
• Finger injuries and the fact and fiction of recovery techniques
• How an injury prevention program helped female soccer players avoid ACL tears
• Shoulder injuries: why they happen and how to avoid them
• Improving your posture and getting rid of the climber’s hunchback
• How to approach getting back to climbing and training after an injury
• Is improper training to blame for your injury, or were you just not ready to be training?
• Why it’s important to find a PT who understands climbing

Related Links for Zack DiChristino:

• Howard Head Sports Medicine
• Joshua Tree Skin Care | www.JTreeLife.com *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*
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• Power Company | www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*

Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Zack DiChristino:

• Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”
• Ep.23 – Dr. Lisa Erikson “Climbing Injuries Solved”
• World Cup Roundup 2015 Vail, Colorado
• World Cup Roundup 2016 Vail, Colorado

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