The Climber’s Injury Guide: Pulleys, Elbows, Shoulders — and How We Get You Back on the Wall
You felt the pop on a V6. You knew before your fingers came o% the wall. It’s been two months. The pulley still aches when you crimp. You’ve been taping.
You felt the pop on a V6. You knew before your fingers came o% the wall. It’s been two months. The pulley still aches when you crimp. You’ve been taping.
Your spine surgeon used the word “fusion.” You went to your car and sat there. You’re fifty-three. You have two kids in college. You haven’t slept well in eight months.
Your back has hurt for two years. Three doctors told you three di%erent things. Disc. Glute. Hip flexor. You did PT for both. You got a cortisone shot in the
You can’t reach behind your back to grab a seatbelt. You can’t put on a jacket without thinking about which arm goes first. Sleeping on that side has been impossible
It happened on the second to last run of the day. You caught an edge, your ski didn’t release, your knee went one way and your body went the other.
Your surgeon showed you the MRI. He pointed at the white line on the meniscus. He said the words “tear” and “cleanup” and “twenty-minute procedure.” You walked out with a
You wake up. You step out of bed. The first three steps feel like glass under your heel. By the time you’ve made co%ee, it’s calmed down. Then you sit
Most patients who walk into Dynamic Athlete have been hurting longer than they want to admit. Six months. A year. Two years. They tried rest. They tried PT. They got
“Shockwave” means three very different things, and most clinics are not clear about which one they own. Focused shockwave is not the same as radial pressure wave. Radial is not
Male pelvic floor dysfunction is real, common, and almost never addressed. Post-prostatectomy urinary leakage, chronic pelvic pain, age-related pelvic floor weakness, and core instability from years of heavy training —
Founder, Sports Medicine and Regenerative Physician
Dr. Garg is double board-certified in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale School of Medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (ASMI) in 2015, the same institution that treats MLB, NFL, and NCAA athletes. He serves as Team Physician for USA Hockey and U.S. Soccer, and is the Founder and Medical Director of the American Shockwave Training Institute (ASTI). Dr. Garg is teaching faculty at the Regenerative Medicine Training Institute (RMTI) and Rocky Vista University. He developed the Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, Dynamic Shockwave+, Dynamic Core+, and Dynamic Mind+ protocols used at this practice. Learn more about Dr. Garg’s credentials and training.
Physician Assistant
McKenna works alongside Dr. Garg in all aspects of clinical care, from patient evaluation through regenerative procedures. She is trained in our proprietary Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Shockwave+, and Dynamic Core+ protocols under Dr. Garg’s direct supervision. At Dynamic Athlete, our PA does not operate independently on regenerative cases. McKenna works under the same physician who designed the treatment plan, ensuring consistency and precision at every step.
Practice Manager
Nicole manages all non-clinical operations at Dynamic Athlete. With backgrounds in both interior design and business, she transformed the clinic space into the boutique sports medicine environment our patients experience today. Nicole handles scheduling, insurance coordination, and practice operations, bringing a level of personal attention and genuine hospitality that patients notice the moment they walk in.
Clinical Coordinator
Tara coordinates your clinical journey from initial consultation through follow-up care. When your treatment plan involves multiple modalities, such as Dynamic Shockwave+ combined with Dynamic PRP+, Tara manages the scheduling, communication, and logistics so nothing falls through the cracks. She is your primary point of contact between appointments.
Therapy Puppy
Mila is an official member of the Dynamic Athlete team. She greets patients, reduces anxiety, and helps create the welcoming environment that distinguishes our practice from a typical medical office. Every detail at Dynamic Athlete, from Mila to the office design, is built around making your experience as comfortable as your treatment is effective.