In the alpine mountains there are countless climbing and bouldering routes with varying degrees of difficulty. Therapeutic climbing is a new approach in which, for example, only certain exercises are performed on a climbing wall
To date, studies have provided the best evidence (1b) from long-term research in neurodevelopmental disorders
The application of therapeutic climbing in health tourism requires climbing or bouldering facilities and highly qualified personnel: climbing coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists. Research on short-term interventions would also need to be done. (e.g. 1-2 weeks);
The following methods are suitable for measuring health outcomes:
– HRQOL questionnaires (SF-36)
– VAS for pain