Helping them climb on

By Melanie Wong

VAIL — Vail is a hotspot for a number of professional athletes, a connection that mostly centers around the area’s medical specialists and facilities. Now, the Vail Valley will have a connection to another sport — climbing. Howard Head Sports Medicine will be the USA Climbing team’s official medical provider, offering physical therapy support at both major international events and domestic events. The sports medicine clinic is also the medical provider for the U.S. Ski, Snowboard and Free Skiing teams.USA Climbing head coach Claudiu Vidulescu said the partnership is a big step for the team. Almost every other country has …

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