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The book covers the most common climbing ailments—tendon pulley injuries, capsular strains, and elbow tendinopathy—breaking them down in a way that is accessible to the layperson. MacLeod emphasizes that injuries are not just bad luck but are often the result of preventable errors in training or technique. For a climber sidelined by an injury, this book is often the difference between a long, depressing hiatus and a successful return to the crag.