Survey-Based Study on Recovery Period Differences in Upper Extremity Injuries Among Indoor Climbers by Treatment Method

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-01

Study Completion Date

2026-04-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to investigate the differences in recovery periods of upper extremity injuries among indoor climbers according to their treatment methods.

The research focuses on comparing the recovery duration, specifically the time to return to climbing, between those who received professional physical therapy and those who relied on self-treatment or other conservative management.

Additionally, this survey-based observational study seeks to explore how individual and training-related factors - such as warm-up duration, climbing frequency, and years of experience - affect the occurrence and recurrence of upper extremity injuries.

Participants will complete an online questionnaire consisting of demographic data, climbing habits, injury characteristics, treatment methods, and recovery outcomes.

The data will be collected anonymously and analyzed to determine whether the type of treatment correlates with faster recovery or reduced reinjury risk.

The findings are expected to provide foundational evidence for developing effective rehabilitation and injury-prevention strategies for indoor climbers, and to guide clinicians and trainers in selecting appropriate treatment approaches for upper extremity injuries.

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Detailed Description

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This cross-sectional survey will recruit indoor climbers aged 18-50 who have experienced upper extremity injuries within the past 12 months.

The questionnaire includes sections on injury site and type (e.g., finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder; tendonitis, ligament injury, or muscle tear), treatment method (self-care, physical therapy, injection, surgery, or rehabilitation exercise), treatment duration, and perceived recovery status.

Statistical analysis will be performed to compare mean recovery periods among treatment groups and to examine correlations with demographic and behavioral factors.

The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Sahmyook University (IRB No. 2025-06-034-002).

Results from this research may contribute to improved understanding of injury management and evidence-based rehabilitation for indoor climbers.

Conditions

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Upper Extremity Injury

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Physical Therapy Group

Participants who received professional non-surgical physical therapy, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

No interventions assigned to this group

Injection Therapy Group

Participants who received non-surgical injection treatments such as prolotherapy, PRP, or steroid injections for upper extremity injury.

No interventions assigned to this group

Surgery/Rehabilitation Group

Participants who underwent surgical or invasive procedures followed by rehabilitation or exercise-based recovery programs.

No interventions assigned to this group

Self-Treatment Group

Participants who treated their upper extremity injury through self-managed care such as rest, cold/heat therapy, taping, or over-the-counter medication.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18-50 years.
* Individuals who have participated in indoor climbing within the past 12 months.
* Individuals who have experienced an upper extremity injury (e.g., finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder; tendonitis, ligament injury, muscle tear) during indoor climbing within the past 12 months.
* Individuals who received any form of treatment (self-care, physical therapy, injection, surgery, rehabilitation exercise) for the injury.
* Individuals who can provide informed consent and complete an online questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals who underwent major orthopedic surgery or fracture-related surgery unrelated to climbing.
* Individuals who required hospitalization or long-term inpatient treatment (\>3 months) due to severe musculoskeletal conditions.
* Individuals currently receiving ongoing treatment for the same injury.
* Individuals with neurological, systemic, or medical conditions that significantly affect musculoskeletal recovery.
* Climbing coaches, professional climbers, or clinicians providing treatment (to avoid expert bias).

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No