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Specialist Climbing Physiotherapy

We are the South West’s premier climbing specialists.

We don’t just turn our hand to climbing, we live and breath it, and understand it inside out.

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Rise Physiotherapy is the go-to destination for specialist climbing physiotherapy throughout Bristol, North Somerset and beyond.

For over 10 years, Rise’s Clinical Director Simon Carley-Smith, has championed elite-level physiotherapy for climbers, and built his team of the best in class physiotherapists who all deliver the highest standard of specialist climbing assessment and treatment.

As climbers ourselves, we understand the specific needs and demands of climbing, and use our expertise to address the unique injuries and concerns of our sport.

NEXT LEVEL REHAB

We’re going even further than ever before to provide the very best climbing-specific physiotherapy.

We’ve invested in specialist technologies, undergone advanced training and qualifications, and have delved into the science to drive climbing injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to the next level. You can guarantee that whoever you see at Rise, you’ll be in good hands.

Whether it is a finger injury, shoulder pain, elbow tendon problems, or lower limb injuries, we will deliver the specialist assessment and treatment needed to get you back to what you love and sending your projects.

PULLEY TEAR OR TENDON STRAIN?

Ever heard the dreaded line “I think I’ve torn a pulley?”

Visions of months away from the wall?

We remove all of that uncertainty and worry, and assess injuries comprehensively, exploring specific tests and specialist exams to establish a clear diagnosis. You can walk away with confidence, feeling reassured that we know what is wrong and how to deal with it.

DID YOU KNOW?

Finger growth plate stress fractures occur almost exclusively in young climbers and no other group of sportpeople?

This means that specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment is crucial. Mis-diagnoses can lead to long-term difficulties. That’s why we utilise our extensive climbing expertise, specialist imaging processes, and strict rehabilitation protocols to achieve the best outcomes for young and aspiring climbers. Under our care, you can keep sending hard and crushing routes.

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RISE Physiotherapy is perfectly placed to meet the rehabilitation and therapy needs of Bristol’s rock climbing and adventure sports community. With on-site access to a huge range of rehabilitation equipment, fingerboards, gymnastic rings and the combination of bouldering and lead climbing walls we have a unique set-up that allows full assessment of your injury and where appropriate your climbing technique.

TESTIMONIALS

“I started seeing Simon due to a finger injury a few years ago. He was very quick to diagnose what wrong and gave me a great rehab plan! Since then I have seen him for pretty much any niggle I have- finger, knee, you name it! It’s great because Simon understands how important climbing and moving is to me- being in the GB Climbing Team being able to train is pretty important! So all his rehab and recovery still involved some form of training so I could get back to full strength ASAP! Could not recommend highly enough!

– Rhoslyn Frugtniet

“His unlimited psych for sport, exercise and rehab always spurred me on to complete all my exercises which was a key part of my recovery. All injured climbers should just book in with him now as you’ll be climbing hard again sooner if you do!

– Ponder Stibbons