Carrie Cooper DPT is a doctor of physical therapy, former professional climber, and mom of two boys. She is dedicated to moving others through injury and into performance while educating them to stay injury free.
I started this space as a way to express my understanding of climbing injuries; to put pen to paper and share my knowledge with the broader climbing community in a concrete way.
In the many years I spent as a professional climber and now as a DPT, I’ve learned so much about the intricacies of climbing injuries— how they’re caused, how to treat them, and how to prevent them. In one-on-one sessions every day, I give people the tools they need to move through injury and into performance, while educating them to stay injury free. These tools have stood the test of time and numbers, and now it’s time to get them out into the world for everyone else to benefit from. I hope you’re able to find some useful nuggets here!
-Carrie
LEARN MORE ABOUT CARRIE:-
Owner, Rev Physical Therapy since 2016
Consultant for The North Face Climbing 2019-present
Worked on the Climbing World Cup Circuit with Athletes and Teams 2016-2021
University of Utah Orthopedic Center: Pelvic Health and Ortho PT 2014-2016
Member, International Rock Climbing Research Association (IRCRA)
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American Journal of Sports Medicine (2020): Mechanisms of Acute Knee Injuries in Bouldering and Rock Climbing Athletes
Journal of Hand Therapy (2019): Classification Schema and Management Approach for A2 Pulley Strain
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Former Professional Rock Climber (2005- 2019)
Found a love for Bouldering in 2001
Climbed first v10 in the early 2000’s
5.11 Trad, 5.13 sport, still bouldering v10 occasionally.
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One-on-One Treatment
If you’re looking for professional treatment for a climbing injury, you can book a virtual or hands-on treatment with Carrie in Salt Lake City.
