Kevin Cowell
About Kevin Cowell
Dr. Kevin Cowell is a physical therapist and lifelong climber who specializes in treating climbing and mountain-sport injuries. He is the founder of The Climb Clinic and has worked with recreational climbers, professional athletes, and the USA Paraclimbing Team. He is also passionate about educating healthcare providers and the climbing community on the evaluation, rehabilitation, and prevention of climbing-related injuries.
Presentation
Climbing’s Most Unique Injuries: An Introduction to Finger Injuries in Rock Climbers
This presentation will introduce the unique demands that rock climbing places on the fingers and explain why finger injuries are so common among climbers. Through approachable examples and visuals, attendees will learn how climbers use their hands, what happens when a finger pulley is injured, and what recovery and a safe return to climbing can look like.
