Expedition Physical Therapy has extensive experience working with climbers and outdoor athletes, including sport climbers, boulderers, trad climbers, alpinists, hikers, and backpackers. Care is grounded in both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the physical demands of outdoor sports.

Scott McAmis, PT, DPT is an active climber with nearly two decades of climbing experience, including multiple ascents of El Capitan. This background helps inform injury evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-sport decision-making for climbers and outdoor athletes.

Who this experience is especially relevant for

• Sport climbers, boulderers, trad climbers, and alpinists

• Hikers and backpackers recovering from injury

• Outdoor athletes dealing with overuse or training-related injuries

• Climbers returning to activity after surgery or time off

How this experience informs your physical therapy care

• Sport-specific rehab based on the real demands of climbing and outdoor activities

• Strength, mobility, and movement retraining tailored to climbing and endurance sports

• Injury prevention and load-management strategies for long-term performance

• Experience working with climbing gyms on injury prevention programs for routesetters, staff, and members

Why choose Expedition Physical Therapy if you’re a climber or outdoor athlete?

• Licensed physical therapist with lived experience in climbing and outdoor sports

• 60-minute, 1-on-1 sessions with individualized care

• Rehab that respects both performance goals and long-term joint health

• In-clinic and mobile physical therapy services in Everett and Snohomish County