It’s time to talk all things lumbricals (anatomy, Injuries, Rehab, and more). In this video, the folks at Hooper’s Beta take an in-depth look at these peculiar hand muscles. Understand what they are, why they’re important, and how to test for an injury in the area.
TIMESTAMPS:
Context and Video Overview (00:00)
Part 1: Anatomy of the Lumbricals (01:00)
Part 2: Function of the Lumbricals in Climbing (02:28)
Part 3: How the Lumbricals Get Injured (05:22)
Part 4: Symptoms of a Lumbrical Injury (07:10)
Part 5: Testing for a Lumbrical Injury (07:59)
Part 6: Differential Diagnosis (10:43)
Part 7: General Lumbrical Rehab Advice (13:43)
Brief Note on Prognosis (16:23)
Outro, Credits, and Bloopers (16:39)
Hooper’s Beta is the climber’s library for training & injury recovery, created by Jason Hooper and Emile Modesitt. Visit their website and YouTube channel.
