Injuries in [[rock climbing]] may occur due to falls,overuse or due to overusefalls (see [[Sports injury]]). InjuriesHowever, injuries due to falls are relatively uncommon; the vast majority of injuries result from overuse, most often occurring in the fingers, elbows, and shoulders.<ref>{{cite book |title=Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Climbing |last=Hörst |first=Eric J. |year=2003 |publisher=Falcon Publishing |location=Guilford, Connecticut, Helena, Montana |isbn=0-7627-2313-0 |page=151 |url=http://www.trainingforclimbing.com/ }}</ref> Such injuries are often no worse than torn [[callus]]es, cuts, burns and bruises. However,But overuse symptoms, if ignored, may lead to permanent damage (esp. to [[tendon]]s, [[tendon sheath]]s, [[ligament]]s, and [[joint capsule]]s).
