Sanford, NC — Nov 5, 2015 — The popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased over the last 10 years and it’s a favorite among young children and those who engage in extreme activities. The sport also comes with a variety of related injuries that can be minimized by using hand grippers.

“Emergency departments are reporting a significant increase in rock climbing related injuries,” said Supreme Squeeze spokesperson, Eric Currey. “Some studies place that increase as high as 63 percent.”

It doesn’t matter whether an individual is climbing an indoor rock wall or hanging from the side of a 10,000 foot high mountain, hand strength, endurance and flexibility are essential when rock climbing. Unfortunately for adults, grip strength begins to naturally decline when they reach their 20s and exercising those muscles is critical for anyone participating in rock climbing activities.

The most common injuries associated with rock and ice climbing were fractures followed by strains and sprains suffered as a result of falls. More than 9 million people engage in rock climbing with 5 million of those utilizing indoor facilities. Women accounted for 28 percent of all rock climbing related injuries and more children are experiencing injuries as climbing has become a recreational mainstream sport.

Grip strength is an essential ability when rock climbing, enabling individuals to correct mistakes to avoid a fall. Hand grippers work by strengthening muscles in the fingers, hands, wrists and forearms. They also aid in strengthening ligaments, tendons, and improving blood flow to those tissues. Statistics show that the most common injury is climber’s finger.

Hand grippers to build strength and endurance benefit individuals of all ages. Most of those who suffer a rock climbing injury are between the ages of 20 and 29. Youngsters between the ages of 10 to 19 comprise the second largest age group experiencing injuries as the sport captures the imagination of younger participants.

The use of hand grippers offers an easy way to prepare for climbing extreme rock faces around the world or taking a try on a tamer indoor wall. Hand grippers strengthen fingers, hands, wrists and forearms, all of which are used when gripping a wall, adhering to a mountain, or climbing a sheet of ice.

The hand grippers offered by Supreme Squeeze provide climbers with 66 lbs. or resistance for maximum strength when climbing. They’re sold in sets of two, are appropriate for men and women, and each purchase includes exercise and training tips. The firm’s hand grippers are an affordable way to strengthen and train the muscles used in climbing to reduce the risk of injury.

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Eric Currey
(407)-459-7797
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500 Westover Dr., Sanford, NC 27330