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Climbing Medicine Academy

Climbing Medicine Academy

Written by: Volker Schöffl and Xeber Iruretagoiena
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The Climbing Medicine podcast is hosted by world-renowned climbing doctors Volker Schöffl from Germany and Xeber Iruretagoiena from Spain. They discuss the latest and most up-to-date guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of climbing injuries, the latest scientific papers and have guests from the climbing community. It is aimed equally at medical professionals in the field of climbing medicine, sports coaches, climbers and parents of young climbers.Volker Schöffl and Xeber Iruretagoiena Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Episode 12 Lumbricalis Injuries with Nuria Carnicero PhD
    May 9 2026

    Join in to our discussion with Nuria on lumbricals injuries. She is an expert on these injuries and their anatomical reasoning. While Nuria will give us some new insight into their cause, Xeber and me will also discuss diagnostic criteria and therapeutical concepts.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 11: Finger Strength Training and Testing with Tyler Nelson
    Apr 4 2026

    Meet Tyler Nelson, founder of Camp4humanperformance in our new podcast. Tyler is a specialist in finger strength training science and testing. We will dig into the latest research, discuss I injuries and rehab, as well as training and performance tests.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 10: Hamstring Injuries
    Feb 16 2026

    Hamstring injuries - heel hook injuries are a frequent problem in climbers. This episode discusses their origin, diagnostics, therapy and prevention.

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    58 mins
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