British Journal Of Sports Medicine

Participation in rock climbing has grown significantly in recent years, in both youth and adult populations. Injury patterns, incidence rates, and mechanisms of injury have been studied mostly in adults, focusing on injuries occurring during traditional rock climbing, ice climbing, or alpine climbing. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine injury rates, mechanism, and risk factors for youths who participate in rock climbing and bouldering. The investigators distributed surveys to recreational and elite youth climbers between the ages of 11 and 19 years at 10 indoor climbing facilities in Alberta, Canada, between October 2012 and March 2013. The questionnaire included demographic information, climbing…