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TB-500 for Climbers: Protocol and Injury Type Comparison
A2 Pulley Strain (Grade I-II) 2mg twice weekly for 6 weeks, then 2mg once weekly for 6 weeks 8–10 weeks to return to moderate climbing Combine with graded hangboard loading starting week 3–4 TB-500 reduces inflammation and supports collagen synthesis but canno
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- A2 Pulley Strain (Grade I-II)
- 2mg twice weekly for 6 weeks, then 2mg once weekly for 6 weeks
- 8–10 weeks to return to moderate climbing
- Combine with graded hangboard loading starting week 3–4
- TB-500 reduces inflammation and supports collagen synthesis but cannot replace mechanical loading. Start rehab exercises early
- Flexor Tendon Partial Tear
- 5mg twice weekly for 4 weeks, then 3mg twice weekly for 4 weeks, taper to 2mg once weekly
- 10–14 weeks to return to crimp positions
- Often paired with BPC-157 for synergistic collagen deposition
- Front-loaded dosing is critical. Starting after week 6 post-injury has minimal benefit once scar tissue forms
- Elbow Tendinopathy (golfer's elbow)
- 2mg twice weekly for 8 weeks
- 6–8 weeks to pain-free climbing
- Eccentric wrist flexor exercises (Tyler Twist protocol) are non-negotiable
- TB-500's anti-inflammatory effect is most useful here, but tendinopathy requires mechanical stimulus to resolve
- Prophylactic Use (high-volume training)
- 2mg once weekly during training block
- N/A. Prevents microtrauma accumulation
- Works best during 8–12 week periodised training phases
- Not a replacement for proper warm-up, mobility work, or deload weeks. Use as one tool in a complete training plan
- Shoulder Labral Fraying
- 3mg twice weekly for 6 weeks, then 2mg once weekly for 6 weeks
- 10–12 weeks; surgical repair may still be required for full-thickness tears
- Physical therapy for scapular stability is mandatory
- TB-500 can support healing of partial tears but cannot regenerate cartilage. Imaging follow-up is essential