Climbing injuries are usually caused by overtraining (repetitive movements) or by a traumatic injury (such as torn ligament or a fracture) in an explosive action or an impact.
Muscle, tendon, ligament and soft tissue damage are common in all aspects of rock climbing, whether you’re bouldering, route climbing or training on a fingerboard.
Bouldering is particularly high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, with its powerful, repetitive and often dynamic moves adding extra stress on your joints and muscles, and the risks of falls onto a mat or hard ground.