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Therapeutic Climbing - Climbing as a Method for Improving Function
Wall climbing is recognized worldwide as an especially effective therapeutic tool for treating congenital motor issues, and social and personal issues. Climbing can also be used to address communication difficulties, learning difficulties, and various developmental issues.
This article explains the nature of climbing as an activity, the connection between its mental and physical aspects, and how the characteristics of climbing as a sport connect strongly to its therapeutic potential.