{"id":2400,"date":"2016-03-08T13:05:50","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T18:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?page_id=2400"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:32:10","slug":"fishing-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"FishAbility"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"2845\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-19-at-10.35.34-AM.png\" alt=\"FishAbility brochure cover: FishAbility, Fishing for a Lifetime; part of Maine AgrAbility. FishAbility supports fishermen and women who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury or chronic illness.\" width=\"227\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-19-at-10.35.34-AM.png 227w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-19-at-10.35.34-AM-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-19-at-10.35.34-AM-64x140.png 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,227px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/10\/FishAbility-Brochure_2018_V2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FishAbility Brochure (PDF)<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>FishAbility supports fishermen, lobstermen, oyster farmers, people working in aquaculture, and family members of fishing businesses who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury, or chronic illness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is Maine FishAbility?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FishAbility&#8217;s mission as part of the Maine AgrAbility Program is to work with fishermen whose productivity has been impacted by chronic illness or injury. We offer resources, information, and practical solutions to help fishermen work safely and productively.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Practical Ideas and Suggestions for Fishermen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While working in the fishing industry, there are common tasks, that may be repetitive and strenuous, and may lead to aches and pain at the end of the day or season. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/blog\/\">Maine AgrAbility Blog<\/a> page we will be sharing images of these work tasks and positions, and offering suggestions for strength and conditioning will be shared, specifically for fishermen to encourage better health to minimize injury and pain, and avoid reduced productivity. These exercises and stretches are intended to be done using gear that is readily available on the boat or dooryard and performed easily while in the wheelhouse or on the deck. The collection of stretches will be featured in a <em>downloadable poster coming soon<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stretches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/yoga-stretches-for-fishermen\/\">Yoga Stretches for Fishermen<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nYour body is your most valuable tool \u2014 keep it in good working order.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/my-other-boat-is-a-truck\/\"><strong>My Other Boat is a Truck<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nBe kind to your spine and be sure to unwind after a day in reverse.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/unhook-your-crook\/\">Unhook Your Crook<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTake two minutes after you put the boat on the hook to do a couple of side bends that can help release some of the tension from the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/try-this-to-unwind\/\">Try This to Unwind<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nRelieve pain in your neck, shoulders, and back with this easy post-fishing stretch.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/watch-your-mooves-the-cow-pose\/\">Watch Your Mooves: The Cow Pose<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re a lobsterman, groundfish fisherman, or oyster farmer \u2013 tugging and pulling on traps, nets, and cages is a big part of your day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/this-is-awkward-the-cat-pose\/\">This is Awkward: The Cat Pose<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFishermen and aquaculture harvesters spend a lot of time bending, pulling, tugging, and straining, and those movements should be balanced with opportunities for recovery. Taking even just a few minutes to focus on your breathing or stretch your back can help alleviate discomfort and even fend off injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/bending-at-the-waist-the-warrior-pose\/\">Bending At the Waist: The Warrior Pose<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re pulling lobster traps or oysters cages, or hunched over shucking scallops, your low back probably takes a beating. Fishermen have an intuitive understanding of ergonomics but perhaps don\u2019t stretch and strengthen specific muscles as often as they should in order to prevent and alleviate low back pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/bending-and-mending-the-downward-dogfish\/\">Bending and Mending: The Downward Dogfish<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you are building a trap, mending a net, or heaving an oyster cage, you may find yourself hunched over or in an awkward position in order to complete a task. It\u2019s important to be mindful of how you are working, but it\u2019s also good to consider taking time to stretch and readjust to protect your body.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/dynamic-stretching-lets-do-the-twist\/\">Dynamic Stretching: Let\u2019s Do the Twist<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGetting ready for a day on the boat? Movements that stretch the body can help you get on the boat tomorrow, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FishAbility supports fishermen, lobstermen, oyster farmers, people working in aquaculture, and family members of fishing businesses who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury, or chronic illness. What is Maine FishAbility? 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