Doctors who climb to treat climbing injuries

Is there a way to find a doctor who climbs to treat climbin* injuries?
I live on Long Island and work in Manhattan, so there are tons of doctors near me.  I think a climbing doctor is going to get it way better than others.  My general doctor said I’ve got elbow tendonitis and rest it a week. But after resting it a week, and then climbing, the next day it was back.
I tried a google search,  but that didn’t get me anywhere
Anyone have ideas on how to find a specialist In climbing?
Thanks!

There isn't a database on what activities specific doctors like to do if that's what you're looking for. I would think your best bet would be to find a physician who did a primary care residency (internal med or family med) and a sports med fellowship. While they may not climb, they stereotypically tend to be quite active.

Contact Natasha Barnes.  She does PT and is a climber.  She's based out of San Francisco and might be able to consult virtually.  

Resting without active recovery typically doesn't work... you don't need a doctor to treat elbow tendonitis. There is a ton of good information out there for treating climbing specific tendonitis.

https://www.trainingbeta.com/hang-right-part-ii-elbow-pain-climbers/

https://rockandice.com/climbing-injury-prevention/dodgy-elbows-revisited/

Just two of the more useful resources... use google...

Marc Jacobchick at SPEAR Physical Therapy in the Financial District, Manhattan. I don't know if he actually would identify as a climber, but he's climbed, and he helped me a lot with a serious ankle sprain.

yeahh you don't need a doctor.. what you want is a physical therapist.

Well, I think it’s tendonitis, but I should probably get a diagnosis. That would come from a doctor first, no?
Thanks all!
Mark from spear actually has a bio pic of him climbing, so thats a plus in my mind

Get smart and you don't need a doc. Most docs don't know shit about our problems.
Elbow tendonitis is primarily caused by strain on epicondyles from overly tight forearm muscles. Work out the current issues first (stretching, Arm-aid), and then work on your technique (ie less crimping more open-hand).
Also, work up in volume so you don't over do it and make things mad.

Just spend $20 and buy "Climb Injury Free" by Dr Jared Vagy, it's super legit and if you follow his program you'll be good to go (worked for my tennis elbow). Way cheaper than a doctor

Rob Galla wrote: Well, I think it’s tendonitis, but I should probably get a diagnosis. That would come from a doctor first, no?

A Physical Therapist can diagnose that and direct access means you don't need to see a doctor first unless your insurance requires you to such as a managed care plan. I would think some tissue work, dry needling, and correcting any muscle imbalances would go a long way in alleviating your symptoms.

Matt Desenberg wrote: Look up Dr. Julian Saunders. He has been in the mags, had a column for a while if I’m not mistaken. A friend contacted him and he was able to have a session via Skype. Climber and a doctor, worth a look!

Dave MacLeod is not a doctor but wrote an extensive climbing injury book. I believe he had a background in exercise science or similar, as well as a pretty impressive resume of both sends and injuries! Pretty much anything he says is right on 99% of the time.

Good luck!

Linked to the article above...

AndyMac wrote: Get smart and you don't need a doc. Most docs don't know shit about our problems.
Elbow tendonitis is primarily caused by strain on epicondyles from overly tight forearm muscles. Work out the current issues first (stretching, Arm-aid), and then work on your technique (ie less crimping more open-hand).
Also, work up in volume so you don't over do it and make things mad.

And typically either weak chest or back muscles...

Fly out to Colorado.  I’ll see y’all!