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Dr Julian Saunders, is a rock climber and osteopath based in the Blue Mountains, Australia. He’s been treating climbers for 25 years, and specialises in upper limb injuries; fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders.

Through injury Articles, Ask Dr J, Resources, and International Consulting, Julian can help you diagnose and rehabilitate injuries.

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Dodgy Elbows

Julian explains common climbing elbow injuries, and their rehabilitation.

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The Injury Gospel

Julians’ complete guide to avoiding injuries as a rock climber.

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Stressed Out Fingers

Dr. J takes a look at climbing’s most under diagnosed injury: finger stress fractures.

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Latest Articles

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ASK DR J – ISSUE 256 – THE CURSE OF LUMPY

Although the palm is extremely complex, with many intrinsic muscles and tendons, climbing injuries affecting this area are relatively few. This article focuses on a few common injuries and best practice for treatment.

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ASK DR J – ISSUE 255 – CURSES, CRAMPS!

Cramps can strike anywhere, anytime but is there a way to avoid or minimise them without falling for a snake oil cure?

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ASK DR J – VIDEO – ELBOWS EXPLAINED

In this article hear firsthand from Dr Julian as he talks through the ins and outs of climbing related elbow injury and rehabilitation.

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ASK DR J – ISSUE 223 – DODGY ELBOWS REVISITED

This is an updated version of probably the most widely read article in climbing media history! Why? Because if you’re excited about climbing, chances are you will at some point try a little too hard for a little too long and your …

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ASK DR J – ISSUE 217 – EXPLODED SHOULDERS AND FINGER CYSTS

Shoulder dislocation for a climber is akin to a porn star with a fractured penis – BAD! Assemble your rehab team with care and consideration. How about finger numbness from whacking a nerve? It’s certainly possible.

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ASK DR J – ISSUE 216 – ANKLE REPLACEMENTS AND DO-IT-YOURSELF MEDICINE

Another broken talus! So if it all goes south, is an ankle replacement a good option? And what to do if your toe is throbbing as if to the beat of a Zulu drum.

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