onceahardman wrote:
Agilis wrote:
Thanks for your reply.
No, not insulting at all. Like you said I simply do not know.
Now if light climbing is not the way to go, why do so many sources I've read say that taking long lay offs from climbing can actually do more harm than good. Reason being, the new tissue is not put under any stress and injuring the new tissue once healed will be even easier?
Thanks for your advice and look forward to your reply.
I really can't speak as to why other sources say anything. I'd like to read one or two of these sources, so I can understand better.
In general though, yes, first scar tissue forms, and then this scar tissue needs to be remodeled into a strong, extensible scar that more closely resembles the original tissue. Otherwise it will be weak.
I am of the opinion that for severe injuries, this tissue remodeling needs to be done in a well-controlled fashion, or else you risk re-injury. Start with gentle manual resistance, progress to putty and resistance bands, and finally, begin some easy climbing on comfy holds.
And, learn to use the open grip. Pulley injuries are more frequent when crimping.
