WHAT WE OFFER
Our mission at ClimbPainFree is to create a resource in the climbing community to help you rehabilitate and prevent injuries. Whether you have had nagging shoulder pain since you began climbing, or you are looking for an individualized program to help you send your next project..we've got the beta!
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING // INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Whether you're a high level climber trying to break through a plateau or a weekend warrior that is looking to improve your climbing fitness, we individualize your program through the use of thorough climbing-specific assessments to fit your needs and weaknesses.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Pain and injury often get in the way of our progression forcing us to slow down or completely stop climbing altogether. Utilizing the physical therapy service at ClimbPainFree will help you identify the root cause and provide you with the support, knowledge, and interventions you need to get your pain under control.
Physical Therapy
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Strength & Conditioning
OUR STORY
At ClimbPainFree, we want to empower the community to climb as strong and as long as they can by providing informative videos, articles, and personalized programming/physical therapy services. Our goal is to widen the perspective of how we approach climbing and staying healthy for the sport we all love.
About Dr. Chris Zipser, PT, DPT
Owner, Creator
Chris received his M.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach working with NCAA Division I athletes in the realm of strength and conditioning. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Southern California (USC). During his time at USC, he worked in variety of research labs, became a published author in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, established an injury prevention clinic at the local rock climbing gym, and created ClimbPainFree as a resource to help climbers. He is currently an Assistant Professor at USC in the physical therapy program, and treats patients at the clinical faculty practice. He is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and continues to work with climbers rehabbing from injury. Chris is always looking for ways to connect his passions of movement and his love for the outdoors — enjoying activities such as rock climbing, surfing, and snowboarding. Currently based in Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable movement practices to help you climb pain free
