Jared Vagy received his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the University of Southern California (USC) and completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science. Dr. Vagy is a clinical assistant professor of physical therapy in the DPT program at USC and is a mentor in both the orthopedic residency and upper extremity elite athlete fellowship programs. His book "Climb Injury-Free" is an Amazon #1 international best seller and he has written numerous articles on rock climbing injury prevention. Dr. Vagy delivers lectures and seminars worldwide on the topics of "The Movement System" and "Rock Climbing." Climbing Life: Jared Vagy has over 17 years of climbing experience and has climbed all over the world. He is an accomplished rock climber, ice climber and alpinist, and continues to explore the wonders of adventure that these pursuits afford.