Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome |
Training/Jens: The forearm muscle is surrounded by a fascia, a balloon, which does not stretch and expand easily. When the size of the muscle grows fast and in combination with expansion of the volume of blood in your muscle, immediately after you have climbed, some climbers get compartment syndrome. This means that the blood can not be pumped in or circulated in your forearms due to high pressure. In some cases a surgery is needed to expand the fascia. |