Wrist Injuries
Lutter C, Schöffl V (2022)
Publication Type: Authored book
Publication year: 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
ISBN: 9783030721848
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-72184-8_7
Abstract
Overuse damage to the wrist, metacarpus, and distal forearm are among the most common sport-related complaints of climbing athletes. Acute injuries in this region of the body are relatively rare and usually occur when falling to the ground (bouldering) or when colliding directly with a wall (rope climbing). In recent years, pain syndromes and overstrain reactions of the wrist have been diagnosed with increasing frequency (see Chapter “Injury Statistics”). One reason for this seems to be the rapid spread of bouldering, in which athletes often repetitively perform difficult movements and wrist-straining moves. An early correct diagnosis is crucial because a delayed correct diagnosis of overload symptoms can lead to serious conditions with long downtimes. Protective measures of overuse reactions of the wrist, metacarpus, and distal forearm are limited to early stress reduction upon initial wrist pain and a fast and correct diagnosis with appropriate therapy. Circular wrist tape for stabilization during sport can also be used by affected athletes (see Chap. 22, “Taping”).
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APA:
Lutter, C., & Schöffl, V. (2022). Wrist Injuries. Springer International Publishing.
MLA:
Lutter, Christoph, and Volker Schöffl. Wrist Injuries. Springer International Publishing, 2022.
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