Bush Camp: Setting yourself up for Success
Working and living out side, especially in the early spring can take a toll on your body. Please come prepared. I’ve outlined a few general topics and bulleted some major components and the “why” you need to make these priorities for your health and preventing injuries. To some of you, these may be simple no-brainers, but the amount of time I’ve seen people come to…
Read moreIt’s not that you are planting, it’s HOW you are planting
How many time have I heard something along the lines of “planting trees causes back problems” or “my ______ pain comes back every year” or “back or wrist pain is just a by-product of planting” or “pain while planting trees is normal”, oh gosh, I could go on. Yes, tree planting is a very physically and mentally tough job, but just like any other sport…
Read moreOn the Block: Setting yourself up for Success
This is a continuation post from Bush Camp: Setting yourself up for Success Preparing yourself and having the right equipment can not only set you up for the weather that can happen (remember, that feeling of being safe and warm helps you prevent injuries), but also calms your mind so that you can focus on your movements. Find a few tips here below for some…
Read moreTendo Info: lets learn about this common tree planting injury
Alright, this is just a little information about a common injury that occurs in tree planting. We’ve all heard it, the dreaded TENDO. The formal name for this injury is De Quervain’s tendonitis or tenosynovitis. It’s really hard to say, so I just call it thumb tendo, here’s why: The 2 muscles involved are the Abductor Pollicis Longus and the Extensor Pollicis Brevis. Pollicis means thumb,…
Read moreRecognizing tendo & 7 ways to begin the healing process
Recognizing an acute injury like Tendonitis It’s about that time again where we hit the ground running a little too hard and can develop some acute injuries. This blog will be focused on the classic wrist tendo (that can occur in the shovel or tree hand), but the application can be for any acute injury like elbow, shoulder, knee, ankle. Please Read THIS BLOG for…
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