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INJURY TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
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Climbing
ABOUT ONSIGHT SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dr. Matt is here to guide you through your injury and rehab process.
Onsight Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy is a Sports Medicine clinic specializing in rock climbing injuries and research. Before attending medical school, Dr. Matt was working at Mesa Rim rock climbing gym in San Diego, California. When he left for the University of Colorado, he had the dream to return to Mesa Rim as an “on-site” Physical Therapist. Four years later he returned as a Coach and Team Doctor for the Mesa Rim youth competitive climbing team and opened up the Onsight Sports Medicine clinic at the gym.
See Dr. Matt in-person or virtually to get help with your injury or to get answers to general sports medicine questions.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Well-rounded in Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Rock Climbing
Dr. Matt is an avid climber and climbs sport at the 5.12+/5.13 level and trad at the 5.11/5.11+ level. His Doctoral Degree thesis investigated rock climbing injuries with an emphasis on pulley injuries.
Finger and Hand Injuries
Dr. Matt's research specializes in Climbing Pulley Injuries and Youth Finger Epiphyseal Plate (Growth Plate) Fractures, as well as other hand injuries from climbing.
Recovery Counseling
Not getting enough information from your Doctor? Dr. Matt can help you fully understand your injury and educate you about the entire healing/adapting process and what to expect.
PREhab
Instead of only discussing injury REhab, Dr. Matt teaches people about preventative measures to avoid injury, or PREhab. He will educate you about your body, how it works, and how to optimally use it to the best of your ability and improve your quality of life.
Active Athlete - Biking
Growing up riding BMX and now also riding mountain bikes and gravel bikes, Dr. Matt spends a large portion of his free time on two wheels. Not simply riding the bikes, but pushing himself to the limit on a regular basis.
Ask Dr. Matt For Help
Main services that we offer:
Dr. Matt is an expert in treating rock climbing pulley injuries. If you are unsure if you have a pulley injury, he can help diagnose your injury. If you do have a pulley injury, he can guide you through the rehab protocol for optimal recovery.
Does your youth climber have finger pain? Undiagnosed finger injuries in youth climbers can cause severe set-backs in recovery. Whether you’re the parent or coach of the climber, don’t delay in seeking medical attention for your youth athlete. Contact Dr. Matt ASAP for assistance.
Do you have a climbing-specific injury? Did your doctor tell you: “Just stop climbing”. Connect with Dr. Matt in-person or through video chat and work through a diagnosis. You will leave with a plan of action for moving forward. Book your Free 15-minute Intro Call by clicking above.
Need more information about your injury/rehab? If you’re already working with a medical professional, Dr. Matt can shed extra light on your injury and help to fill any gaps in understanding about your injury. Or if you have questions about any of his articles, you can discuss it in detail.
Dr. Matt has experience coaching a competitive climbing team, as well as National athletes at performance training camps. If you would like to discuss a personalized training plan, contact him to begin optimizing your performance.
EACH SESSION IS TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO YOUR GOALS
Leave with a plan of action for moving forward.
Healthcare providers are under a lot of pressure to understand endless amounts of sports and activities to treat them optimally and effectively. Don’t gamble with your care or your money. Find a Doctor who understands your sport, and stays current with the sport-specific research.
By working with Dr. Matt, you ensure that you’re getting sport-specific information for a sport that is not widely understood.
How It Works
Pulley Injury Rehab Protocol
Every injury has it’s specific rehabilitation protocol. Rock Climbing Pulley Injuries are very particular and adhering to a strict protocol is important for optimal recovery. Here is a brief overview of what treatment will look like with Dr. Matt to overcome a finger pulley injury:
In this first session, we discuss how to protect the healing tissue with a pulley ring, and what therapy you can be completing in the initial healing phase.
The second session will cover how to progress your therapeutic activity in a safe manner but with increased intensity using a hangboard.
In the final session (3rd or 4th), we discuss how to safely return to higher intensity climbing, and how to return you to optimal performance!
Recent Blog Posts
Latest Posts & Articles
Dr. Matt strives to stay up-to-date with the current research, so check back regularly to see what articles he has written.
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