AgrAbility

Ergonomics and Fishing: Part 1

As published on Page 28 in the SEPTEMBER 2023 issue of Commercial Fisheries News   Few jobs are as physically punishing as commercial fishing. The average day’s work would challenge any CrossFit program, with the added strain of being done in positions and conditions markedly less ideal than in the gym. The risk for musculoskeletal […]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Fishermen

As published on Page 28 in the JUNE 2023 issue of Commercial Fisheries News By James Wall, Occupational Therapy Student University of Southern Maine   From the moment you wrap your fingers around that first cup of coffee in the morning through hauling traps, handling line, and operating boats, your hands play a critical role […]

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ME FishAbility: Goal Setting

As written in the January 2023 edition (Pg 28) of Commercial Fisheries News Each New Year, 30-50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. The practice helps us frame a vision of where we want to be in the future and invites sober self-assessment. Weight loss tops the popularity list, but fitness goals in general are […]

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Arthritis and Fishing

Reposted from Commercial Fisheries News, November 2022 by Brie Weisman, OTR/L with Maine AgrAbility It’s early morning. A cold, damp feel is in the air. You’re dressed for the elements, but a day of work awaits, maybe you’re hauling lobster traps, oyster bags, or line catching tuna. You already notice the soreness in your hands, […]

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Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Fishing Industry (Part 1 of 2)

by Brie Weisman, OTR/L with Maine AgrAbility Fishermen are at particular risk for slips, trips, and falls (STFs). On-deck injuries account for 12% of the fatal injuries and the largest number of hospitalized non-fatal injuries in the U.S., many caused by STFs.  About a quarter of the industry’s deaths result from falls overboard. Boats in […]

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Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Logging Industry, Part 1

Re-printed from The Loggers Voice Summer 2022 (Part 1 of 2)  by Brie Weisman, OTR/L with Maine LogAbility Improvements in logging technology are making the industry safer and more efficient. One surprising consequence of the shift from muscle to machine is the increased risk of slips, trips, and falls (STFs) in certain situations.  Increasingly, mechanized […]

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AgrAbility News for May 2022

Maine News The Boots-2-Bushels class visited King Hill Farm in Penobscot ME on May 2 to learn  about harvest and storage methods. The farm co-owner, and military veteran, Paul Schultz gave an excellent overview of their diversified and organic farm operations. These farms tours are also open to new Maine farmers participating in the Maine […]

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