Injuries

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A hiker's foot in the foliage with a bruised toenail
Getting bruised toenails from hiking? Try these four hacks

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Getting bruised toenails from hiking is more common than you might think, but there are measures you can take to protect them

Hiking
Gasherbrum Himalayas
Famed mountaineer reveals gruesome reality of frostbite after falling into Himalayan crevasse

By Dave Golder Published

Denis Urubko survived a fall into a crevasse on Gasherbrum I, but his hands need some extreme TLC now

Climbing & Mountaineering
A runner at the beach holding his hip
What is your TFL muscle and how do you release it?

By Julia Clarke Published

We explore the real culprit behind some outer knee pain in runners and hikers, and how to banish it from your body

Health & Fitness
Verbier ski patrol demonstrating a rescue
How to prevent ski injuries

By Julia Clarke Published

Skiing is an inherently dangerous sport and while some things are out of your control, there are some actions that you can take to help reduce your risk of ski injuries

Snow Sports
Apple Watch Ultra
"I couldn’t move, I couldn’t get up" – hiker says Apple Watch saved his life on the trail

By Julia Clarke Published

The hiker suffered serious injuries and was unable to reach his phone when his dogs got spooked by a coyote

Watches & Wearable Tech
first aid kit for camping
Hiker falls off cliff, then crosses two canyons to get a signal and call for help

By Julia Clarke Published

The Idaho hiker sustained serious head injuries in the accident

Hiking
A phone lying on a rock
Badly injured hiker saved by phone call from irate boss

By Julia Clarke Published

The man was unconscious after falling off a cliff in the French Pyrenees

Hiking
A climber performs a heel hook while bouldering over a red crash pad
What is climber’s back – and what can you do about it?

By Julia Clarke Published

Elite climbers often present with a hunched back and it can cause you pain, stiffness and even affect your digestion and mental health

Health & Fitness
Getting ready for indoor climbing training
6 common climbing injuries and how to avoid them

By Julia Clarke Published

Climbing is a risky sport – we discuss six of the most common climbing injuries you might incur at the crag, and how to avoid them.

Climbing & Mountaineering
A young woman sitting on the sofa with her leg in bandage talking on the mobile phone and using the laptop
Is 'rest, ice, compression, elevation' outdated advice for sports injuries?

By Julia Clarke Published

A look at the research on the RICE method for sporting injuries, and a more modern approach to healing

Training & Recovery
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