Finger pulley injuries in rock climbing are something we see a lot of at the climbing gym, but the iMove physio team are here to help with their top tips and tricks.

You’re probably here because you share that same vein of curiosity, and might have read our recent post about the use of liquid chalk in gyms (link to blog), so let’s have a look at what goes into making liquid chalk.

Liquid chalk is just dry chalk suspended in alcohol. The main benefit is that it spreads and coats evenly onto your fingers and hands, which means it lasts longer and you don't have to use nearly as much to get that crisp, dry, chalky feeling.

I've always wanted to make a rope mat, but always thought it would be too difficult. Well, I can now say I've joined the ranks of the bread-making/gardening/puzzle-doing citizens and finally given it a go. And it's actually very straightforward.

To make sure you don’t knock yourself or anyone else out with your shoe funk, why not make yourself a pair of shoe deodorisers? These help to absorb the moisture in your shoes after a session and get rid of any nasty odours.

With any old scrap piece of wood, you can create a training tool in no time at all, that will keep those fingers conditioned - maybe even help them get stronger!

With climbing gyms shut temporarily and only a handful of reasons to leave the house - it's no wonder there is a slew of home climbing walls suddenly being built. As climbers, there's no doubt we've all considered it, so what better time to start a project than now!