Hi, I live in Cheshire, UK. I have access to excellent climbing walls with very good bouldering facilities. Although I appreciate the risks of a fall, being a trad climber at heart, I am generally keen not to fall. My greatest worry is pulling muscles, damaging ligaments/tendons and damaging the scar tissue / attachment points. To be honest, currently I know it is way too early to start any form of climbing, but I am keen to know what I should and shouldn't be doing. When to push and when to hold back.

I have a clinic appointment (of some sort) next week at the hospital, if I get the opportunity, what questions should I be asking?

A second question is: I know a good sports physio locally, but is this the correct profession to help me? A sports injury clinic has been suggested, but what is the difference between this and a physio?
Many thanks for the help so far.