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PROPER BODY MECHANICS (information obtained from HEALTHSOUTH®) Decreased stress and strain on spine, decreases pain, increases activity level. Most back pain is a result, at least in part, of using your back improperly. Learn and practice good body mechanics at work, home, and play. 1. GOOD POSTURE Maintain the natural curves of your back when standing, sitting, bending, and lifting. Poor posture does more than look bad. Over time, poor posture aggravates all back problems. 2. CHANGE POSITIONS FREQUENTLY Avoid prolonged static positions. Movement helps nourish you discs and decreases stiffness. 3. AVOID TWISTING Always face your work. Your nose and toes should face the same direction…especially while lifting and/or carrying something. 4. LIFT OBJECTS CLOSE TO YOUR BODY Objects feel heavier and put much more stress on your back when held away from the body. 5. BEND YOUR KNEES WHEN PERFORMING LOW TASKS When lifting or reaching for objects on the floor or on a low shelf, keep your knees bent. Bending your knees and hips helps you maintain the normal curve of your back and let the large muscles of the legs do most of the work. 6. PUSH RATHER THAN PULL Pulling a load puts twisting and leverage stresses on your back. 7. DO YOUR EXERCISES DAILY Strong and flexible back, abdominal and thigh muscles help support your spine. 8. WEAR CUSHIONED SHOES Comfortable, supportive, and well cushioned shoes help absorb shock as you stand and walk. 9. SLEEPING POSITIONS Sleep on you side with your knees bent. (Often a pillow between you knees or under your top knee is beneficial.) On you back with a small pillow under your knees may also be appropriate. VIRTUE vs. Impurity The moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right Aspects of Virtue · Do what is right. · Guard your eyes, ears, words and thoughts. · Learn to stand alone. · Abstain from anything which might damage or pollute your mind or body. · Treat others as you would want others to treat you. © 2005 Character Training Institute. The Mark of Virtue Legend has it that Theodore Roosevelt and one of his cowhands found an unbranded steer on land controlled by Gregor Lang, a neighboring rancher. In accord with the usual custom, the prepared to brand it, but as the cowboy applied the brand, Roosevelt said, “Wait, is should be Lang’s brand.” “That’s all right, boss,” said the cowboy. “But you’re putting on my brand,” Roosevelt said. “That’s right,” The cowboy said, “I always put on the boss’s brand.” “Drop that iron,” Roosevelt commanded, “and get back to the ranch and get out. I don’t need you anymore. A man who will steal from me will steal from me.” Roosevelt understood that a person’s moral conviction must rest on something firmer than the presence or absence of particular people. Do what is right, no matter who might benefit or who might be watching. H. Hagedorn, Roosevelt in the Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt Nature & History Association (August, 2000) I still have some The Founder Data Collection and Analysis Forms, by Dr. Esco Buff available The cost is $20.00 which includes s/h. Want to order a set? Send a check or money order payable to Carla Repke to: Farrier Appointment Service Team, Inc. PO Box 1184 LaPorte, CO 80535 Carla’s forecast: Spring is here and you will be very, very busy! FAQ about Farrier Appointment Service Team, Inc. Is this service too costly for the average farrier? No. If you take the number of horses you shoe a month and divide it into the monthly fee, you can raise your cost of shoeing per horse by that amount to cover the cost of my service. Example: A farrier has 75 customers and shoes 150 horses per month; the cost per horse for my service is $3.00. Farriers, if they want, can pay for my service by raising their shoeing fees to the per horse amount. $400.00 monthly fee divided by 150 horses = $3.00 (rounded) per horse A big plus is that my service is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. (Check out the monthly fee chart on my web site under service) www.farrierappointmentserviceteam.com Or, you can figure that my services can cost $10.00 up to $16.00 per day. It costs more to feed a family of four at McDonalds. Does cost differ from state to state? No. The fee table is the same for everyone. Farriers have lots to share from their work experience. I would like to include information from you, the farrier, in future newsletters. Maybe you have some words of wisdom that can benefit others. You may have some news that you would like others to know about or maybe you attended a clinic that you thought was well worth your time. We all benefit from sharing. You can send your information to carla@farrierappointmentserviceteam.com. Please make sure you give me your name and what state you are from so I can give you proper acknowledgement for the piece. Farrier Appointment Service Team, Inc. is a new concept. I am always open for suggestions on how I can help you, the farrier, have more free time and be more successful. I deem all suggestions and comments, good or bad, valuable. Send suggestions to carla@farrierappointmentserviceteam.com
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