{"id":6824,"date":"2021-08-16T11:52:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?p=6824"},"modified":"2021-08-16T11:55:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:55:06","slug":"fishability-for-maine-fishermen-fishing-and-tendonitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/2021\/08\/16\/fishability-for-maine-fishermen-fishing-and-tendonitis\/","title":{"rendered":"FishAbility for Maine Fishermen: Fishing and Tendonitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist<br \/>\nAlso published by <\/em>Commercial Fisheries News<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">Tendonitis is tendon irritation or inflammation caused by repetitive motion<\/span>. Better known as tennis elbow, it can affect any joint. Symptoms include tenderness, swelling, stiffness, weakness in the affected area, as well as numbness and tingling in extremities.<\/p>\n<p>Fishing is the very definition of repetitive motion for prolonged periods and those involved are at high risk. And they may find themselves suffering from tendonitis for the first time after years of the same activity, as aging tendons lose elasticity.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">The good news<\/span>: tendonitis usually resolves within three weeks when you listen to your body and address symptoms promptly. Common home treatments include applying ice to reduce swelling; non-prescription medications to reduce pain and swelling, and allowing ample recovery time.<\/p>\n<p>If symptoms don\u2019t resolve in a few days, consult a physician. Untreated tendonitis may bring worsening pain and stiffness that require a specialist\u2019s attention or even surgery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">Once you\u2019ve had tendonitis, take steps to avoid its return<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid highly repetitive or pain-inducing motions.<\/li>\n<li>Rest from repetitive tasks by alternating with other work.<\/li>\n<li>Alter your technique. Lead with the other foot or hand, or stand an inch or two closer to the work.<\/li>\n<li>Stretch throughout the day. Limber bodies resist injury.<\/li>\n<li>Start a strength training program. Strong bodies resist injury.<\/li>\n<li>Use ergonomically correct positioning and tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 70,000 people miss work annually from tendonitis. Watching for early warning signs and adjusting your work habits and environment will prevent you from becoming one.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366\">Keeping it Local with Dana Morse<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"6827\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6827 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fisherman bending over the side of boat hauling up an oyster cage\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5-1268x846.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Dana-hauling-a-basket-D7G_4045-X5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: David Gray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dana Morse, Extension Associate, Maine Sea Grant College Program and The University of Maine Cooperative Extension since 1998. He has a graduate degree in Marine Science, with a background in fishing gear technology and commercial fishing. He\u2019s been oyster farming since 2014.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">Tell me about your Oyster farm<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My partner\u2019s a 73 year-old retiree, who I met through an oyster educational program. (<i>laughs<\/i>) Only one of our four boats is operational, Saltwife, a 24\u2019 Carolina Skiff. We started with 5000 seeds and we\u2019re up to 150,000 with 20-30,000 available for the rest of the year&#8211;we\u2019re a small operation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">What\u2019s hard about the work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cages get dirty, and can weigh 30-45 pounds. General maintenance and husbandry, leaning over, lifting and flipping bags on deck, un-ergonomic lifting. I got bad tendonitis from splitting and stacking firewood that affected my oystering. It took a year to resolve.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">What adaptations have you made?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to set up a system where I\u2019ll only hook one line of bags at a time, reducing the need to reach. We invested in a pretty heavy-duty davit and hauler to manage the bottom cages, that&#8217;s helped a lot. Eventually, working off of a float would make it a lot easier.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">What surprised you about Oyster farming?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The work\u2019s pleasant even when it\u2019s cold, windy, and rainy. You\u2019re on the Maine coast&#8211;how bad can it be? It\u2019s a ton of work, but it\u2019s enjoyable. It feels good to carry a bag into a restaurant, saying, \u201cHere you go, I grew these.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">What new equipment do you like?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grundens makes a hooded anorak with neoprene arms. Favorite piece of clothing ever. Water proof, windproof, good zipper.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366\">What\u2019s the one thing you can\u2019t leave the dock without?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re harvesting &#8211; a cooler. Oysters can cut your hands to shreds&#8230; so, gloves. And a hat.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist Also published by Commercial Fisheries News Tendonitis is tendon irritation or inflammation caused by repetitive motion. Better known as tennis elbow, it can affect any joint. Symptoms include tenderness, swelling, stiffness, weakness in the affected area, as well as numbness and tingling in extremities. 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