Electromagnetic Snake Oil
Some sage advice from Rock and Ice's resident doctor regarding pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.
How To
Complete Elbow Health
Dr. J addresses three questions regarding elbow health from three different readers. This special section on elbow health appeared in the Medical Advice section of Rock and Ice issue 248 (February 2018).
The Illusion of Safety – Eight Die in a Weekend in the Alps in Roped Falls
Two tragic accidents and eight very preventable deaths.
No Zs No Sends
Check out Dr. Julian Saunders's author page.
A Shoulder to Cry On
Check out Dr. Julian Sanders's author page.
Tricks of the Trade: Climbing Hacks
Got a good climbing hack? Submit it here and if it's a good'un we'll share your wizard tricks with all Rock and Ice readers.
Perilous Descent: Death on High Colorado Peak
The most difficult 14'er in Colorado, Capitol Peak is a magnet for experienced and inexperienced climbers alike. When Brandon Wilhelm and Zackaria White took a "shortcut" on the descent, in the dark, the situation got away from them fast.
Mystery Death: Groundfall from Anchor
Accidents like this one, resulting from cleaning an anchor improperly, underscore the importance of a few key rules.
Climb Injury Free: Shoulder Impingement – Part 5 – Correct Your Movement
Go from pain, inflammation and tissue overload to gain full mobility, strength and eventually pain-free climbing movement.
Climb Injury Free: Shoulder Impingement – Part 4 – Increase Strength
Go from pain, inflammation and tissue overload to gain full mobility, strength and eventually pain-free climbing movement.
Climb Injury Free: Shoulder Impingement – Part 3 – Improve Mobility
Go from pain, inflammation and tissue overload to gain full mobility, strength and eventually pain-free climbing movement.
Climb Injury Free: Shoulder Impingement – Part 2 – Pain, Inflammation and Tissue Overload
Go from pain, inflammation and tissue overload to gain full mobility, strength and eventually pain-free climbing movement.