My (forced) evolution from climber to coach. Over the past year I’ve gone from climbing 10+ hours a week to coaching from the ground. Climbing was a huge part of growing up for me as a kid, and I’m so happy to be coaching a youth team now and spreading the love. However, it’s been … More From climber to coach
February last year, I quit climbing to focus on healing my body. My right wrist, coincidentally my dominant one, had gotten to the point where it ached constantly to the point it even kept me up at night. Here I am a year later, sans climbing but still breathing! For a complete history of my … More The Long Road (TFCC wrist injury update)
Five months ago I was diagnosed with a partial tear in my triangular fibrocartilage (TFCC). Unfortunately it’s in my dominant wrist and has halted my climbing, writing, and other weight-bearing activities for the past 9 months. PRP treatment is the next step in my journey to recovery… … More PRP treatment for my wrist’s TFCC tear
My first two months of coaching a youth climbing team … More Knowing these kids will save me
It’s great to know what you’ll be going into before your scheduled appointment. Many people are anxious before their MRI because they are unsure of the proceedings or concerned about claustrophobia. Here are some tips to help you feel more familiar and at ease before your appointment! What is an MRI? An MRI is a … More What to Know Before your MRI
This title has a special double meaning today….On wrist injuries, TFCC tears, and healing…. … More Triangles and Tears: Wrist Diagnosis
1. Stop. Whatever you are doing. It is all too easy to keep going right after an injury. You may think you’ll run it off, or you might not want to make a scene in front of your buddies. Stop. Whether you’re alone, or with your buddies. Often the full pain will not hit until about 5 … More 3 Things You Must Do Immediately After Being Injured on the Field
There are things much worse than what I have. Cancer, microcephaly, birth defects, limb amputation. I have unexplained chronic sprains and pain in my four connecting points, my ankles and wrists. I call them connecting points because they are really what connects one to the world around them — feet on the earth, hands to … More Divorcing Ms. Obe Dient
What can you do as the season goes by? It can be challenging to stay involved with your team/sport and even harder to stay away from it. With 6 years of national-level competitive rock climbing experience and many injuries under my belt, I want to share my experience and advice with you on how to remain involved … More How to stay involved in your sport while you’re injured
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