The Climbing Doctor Podcast podcast

The Climbing Doctor Podcast

The Climbing Doctor Podcast dives deep into how to prevent and rehabilitate rock climbing injuries. Jared Vagy interviews medical providers, coaches, climbers, and trainers to learn the best strategies to climb injury-free. Each episode covers a wide variety of topics including injury diagnosis, mobility training, strength exercises, and movement technique.

The Climbing Doctor Podcast dives deep into how to prevent and rehabilitate rock climbing injuries. Jared Vagy interviews medical providers, coaches, climbers, and trainers to learn the best strategies to climb injury-free. Each episode covers a wide variety of topics including injury diagnosis, mobility training, strength exercises, and movement technique.

 

#23

Optimizing Motor Control and Motor Learning in Climbing - Joe Manoles

In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Joe Manoles discuss the concepts of motor learning an... more

01 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:10

01 Sep 2025


#22

Energy System Training - Steve Smith

In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Steve Smith go over the complexities of energy system... more

01 Jul 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:07

01 Jul 2025


#21

How to Prevent and Recover from Meniscus Injury - Joshua Foster

In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Josh Foster discuss meniscal injuries in rock climber... more

01 May 2025

39 MINS

39:16

01 May 2025


#20

Ankle Sprain Rehab for Rock Climbers - Nicholas Hedges

In this conversation, Dr. Nick Hedges discusses the importance of the lower body, specific... more

01 Mar 2025

50 MINS

50:45

01 Mar 2025


#19

TFCC injury: A Common Wrist Pain in Climbers - Kimmy Wiley

In this conversation, physical therapist Kimmy Wiley and Jared Vagy discuss TFCC wrist inj... more

01 Jan 2025

35 MINS

35:53

01 Jan 2025


#18

Training With Your Cycle – Katrina Wong

This conversation explores the impact of the menstrual cycle on training and climbing perf... more

01 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:01

01 Nov 2024


#17

Climb On after a Concussion – Stacey Castaldo

In this conversation, Stacey Castaldo shares her personal experience with concussion and d... more

01 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:35

01 Sep 2024


#16

Tendons: Do I Load it or Rest it - Evan Ingerson

In this episode, we invite Evan Ingerson back o the show to discuss the topic of tendons a... more

01 Jul 2024

35 MINS

35:06

01 Jul 2024


#15

Climbing as Therapy for Mental Health – Beth Scott

In this conversation, Beth Scott, an occupational therapist and passionate climber, discus... more

02 May 2024

34 MINS

34:11

02 May 2024


#14

DIP Joint Finger Injuries - Steve Smith

In this conversation, Steve Smith, a doctor of physical therapy, discusses DIP joint pain ... more

01 Mar 2024

52 MINS

52:14

01 Mar 2024


#13

The Ultimate Guide for Returning Back to Rock Climbing - Evan Ingerson

In this episode, Evan Ingerson, a physical therapist, discusses the challenges of returnin... more

01 Jan 2024

35 MINS

35:32

01 Jan 2024


#12

Climbing Injury and Training Trends - Patrick Matros

Listen In this interview The Climbing Doctor talks with world class trainer and climber, P... more

05 Dec 2023

49 MINS

49:11

05 Dec 2023


#11

The Mental Game of Climbing Injuries - Arno Ilgner

Listen Arno Ilgner is a distinguished rock climber and first ascensionist, perhaps most we... more

04 Nov 2023

43 MINS

43:10

04 Nov 2023


#10

Preparation is Everything - Robyn Erbesfield Raboutou

Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor Interviews 4-time Climbing World Cup Champion Ro... more

05 Oct 2023

27 MINS

27:41

05 Oct 2023


#9

Keep Your Body Strong and Resilient for Climbing - Tom Randall

Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor interviews Tom Randall! Tom is the founder of, a... more

05 Sep 2023

45 MINS

45:10

05 Sep 2023


#8

The Power of Good Footwork Climbing - Kris Hampton

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Kris Hampton on all topics related to climbing an... more

04 Aug 2023

44 MINS

44:39

04 Aug 2023


#7

Full Body Training for Climbing - Dicki Korb

Listen In this video, The Climbing Doctor interviews world class climbing coach, Dicki Kor... more

05 Jul 2023

56 MINS

56:41

05 Jul 2023


#6

How Pro Climbers Manage Injuries - Felipe Camargo

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Tenaya athlete Felipe Camargo on all topics relat... more

05 Jun 2023

59 MINS

59:27

05 Jun 2023


#5

Lower Your Risk For Climbing Injury - Eric Hörst

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Eric Hörst on all topics related to climbing and ... more

05 May 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:39

05 May 2023


#4

AC Joint Sprain Climbing Rehab - Jonathan Siegrist

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Arc'Teryx athlete Jonathan Siegrist about his exp... more

05 Apr 2023

55 MINS

55:12

05 Apr 2023


#3

Train For Climbing Smarter Not Harder - Steve Bechtel

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Steve Bechtel on all topics related to climbing a... more

05 Mar 2023

43 MINS

43:18

05 Mar 2023


#2

Injury Secrets from Movement Coaching - Udo Neumann

Listen as The Climbing Doctor interviews Udo Neumann on all topics related to climbing and... more

05 Feb 2023

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:10

05 Feb 2023


#1

Move Right and Stay Healthy Climbing - John Kettle

In this interview, The Climbing Doctor talks climbing movement with an expert on the subje... more

04 Jan 2023

56 MINS

56:03

04 Jan 2023