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REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL DEPORTE

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FOOT INJURIES IN SPORT CLIMBERS: FOOTWEAR AND OTHER ASSOCIATED FACTORS

Issue Volume 23, Number 90, 2023 Articles 
Lejonagoitia-Garmendia M
Physical Therapist, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain)
Gustran-Iglesias I
Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain)
Gil S.M
PhD, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (Spain) susana.gil@ehu.eus
Ortuondo J
PhD, Begoñako Andra Mari Teacher Training University College, Derio (Spain)
Sarasola-Ruiz L
Podiatrist, Agustín Soria Foot Clinic, Barakaldo (Spain)

Abstract

Foot injuries are frequent among climbers. This may be due to several factors, such as the use of climbing shoes. Objectives: To perform a descriptive analysis of foot injuries in sport climbers and to examine their possible relationship with various factors, including the use of climbing shoes. Methods: 26 climbers participated in the study. General characteristics, foot pain during climbing, observed podiatric conditions and the reductions in the size (cm) of climbing shoes compared to daily footwear were noted. Results: All climbers presented foot injuries and most had foot pain. In addition, hallux valgus, grazes, and hyperkeratosis were related to the small size of climbing shoes. Conclusions: Foot disorders and foot pain are very frequent in sport climbing. Furthermore, along with other associated factors, the size of the reduction of climbing shoes increases the probability of developing various podiatric conditions.

Keywords: climbing, foot injuries, foot deformities, foot pain, prevention, footwear
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Revista multidisciplinar de las Ciencias del Deporte
ISSN: 1577-0354
All journal articles are published in Spanish together with their corresponding translation into English

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