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Hurt ma finger 20-Jul-2010 At 5:08:26 AM freesolo

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one of the other climbers said it: climb cracks. i really ripped my tendon one day on a 23/24 sport climb. became a solid crack climber for the next 5 years and now, since i haven't stressed my fingers out too much, they are much stronger. also, chimneys and offwidths build more cardio fitness than crimps and pockets. also, slab climbing will significantly improve your footwork and mental toughness, albiet, i now have arthritis in one of my big toes.

for injuries to my ankles/feet in a previous life, i would soak the foot in a bucket of ice water for 15 minutes, then hot water for 10, and go back and forth a couple times. don't 'burn' your skin with either too absurdly cold or hot, just get the blood flowing in and out.

don't stretch the tendon until all the pain and inflammation has gone away, ie, you can open salsa jars without pain, and then stretch very, very gently.

climbing too soon, or depending on tape will just set back your recovery. as always, good fresh nutrituous food makes a difference too.