Science of Climbing

Dr. Kevin Cowell, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS is the Founder of The Climb Clinic and is nationally and internationally recognized for helping climbers return stronger, move better, and perform at a high level. With 7+ years of climbing-specific rehab experience, he works with everyone from recreational climbers to elite and Olympic athletes. He is an Arc’teryx Climbing PT and serves as a USA Paraclimbing Team Physical Therapist, supporting adaptive athletes at the highest level of the sport. Dr. Cowell earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Health from Azusa Pacific University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University. He completed advanced post-doctoral training and is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and holds advanced certifications in dry needling, manipulation, ultrasound-guided techniques, and Osteopractic.