Cara Woodards?
I am a student at Leeds Beckett University studying a Masters degree in Physiotherapy. As part of my degree I need to complete a dissertation research project. I am an avid climber and have decided to focus my research around climbing. I am looking for participants such as yourselves to spare just 15 minutes of your time by filling in an online survey. My research supervisor is Gareth Jones a member of The Climber’s Club.
What is the research?
The research aims to investigate the affects climbing potentially has on the formation of “nodules” (thickening of tissue in one small area on the palm) as well as the prevalence of Dupuytren’s contracture in climbers. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that affects the hands and fingers. It causes one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand. Not only can Dupuytren’s contracture lead to a significant reduction in climbing ability but also functional ability of daily activities. Little is known about what predisposes climbers to develop these and their association with styles of climbing, exposure to climbing and previous climbing injuries. Therefore, this research will help increase knowledge and improve physiotherapy practice.
Why take part?
Your assistance in completing this survey will help us understand the factors that lead to this condition and subsequent treatment for fellow climbers.
How to take part?
You will need to fill in three questionnaires online, which will take no longer than 5 minutes each, so 15 minutes overall. There would be no follow up questions and you would not need to take part in any other way. Prior to taking part there will be a participant information form and a written consent form to read.
Please click here to take part.
Thank you ever so much for your time and helping me conduct this interesting research in climbing.
Kind Regards, Cara Woodards
Please feel free to contact me via email with any further questions.
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