Climbing Pulley Injuries: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention Introduction and Epidemiology.

A review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports examines finger pulley injuries common among rock climbers, covering diagnostic evaluation, treatment approaches, and injury prevention strategies. These injuries—typically affecting the annular pulleys of the finger flexor tendon sheath—are among the most frequent upper extremity complaints seen in climbing athletes. The article provides clinicians, including physical therapists, with evidence-informed guidance on managing this growing patient population.

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