Episode 120. Adaptive Rock Climbing with Mia Fox, DPT from Memphis Rox

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Mia Fox DPT, is a yoga teacher, physical therapist, and rock climber. Mia talks about how she got started in rock climbing and the therapeutic benefits it provides. The conversation then shifts to discussing ⁠Memphis Rox⁠, a rock climbing community, and the adaptive climbing program they offer through the ⁠Adaptive Climbing Group.⁠ Mia explains that the adaptive climbing program aims to create a community for climbers with disabilities and provide them with access to equipment and training. She provides information on how families experiencing disability can join the program and mentions the free monthly rock climbing clinic held on the First Tuesday of the month.

Timeline: 1:12 Introduction to Mia Fox, DPT 3:31 What is Memphis Rox? 6:34 Memphis Rox partnership with Adaptive Climbing Group 10:12 Therapeutic Benefits of Rock Climbing 14:14 Therapy made FUN! 16:16 How much modification can be done on the Wall? 20:30 FREE Rock climbing Clinic on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month