“Medial Epicondylitis [Golfer Elbow] is a major issue in climbers. Due to the focus on the flexor muscles through training and climbing these tend to shorten and having a high muscular tension. In contradiction the extensors are weak, even if we need them, as most crimping techniques need an overextended wrist joint, which is done through the wrist extensors. Training the antagonists is an essential part in my therapy regimen in epicondylitis, both the finger and wrist extensors. training the wrist extensors is easy, while training the finger extensors is more tricky. PowerFingers are a very good tool to do this and I totally recommend it – both for therapy and Prophylaxis [INJURY Prevention]”

‘You need wrist extensor strength to hold powerful positions of finger flexion, in other words, to be stronger with your finger pulling. A strong wrist acts like an anchor for the fingers. PowerFingers is a practical, easy-to-use alternative to the rice bucket training I prescribe for climbers. The ability to double up the bands is an easy way to increase resistance.