Water Polo in Cape Elizabeth
Water Polo in Cape Elizabeth With the 2012 Summer Olympics over, people are amped up, inspired, feeling more competitive, and in unfortunate cases, getting injured. Equipped with the proper space and resources, water polo in Cape Elizabeth has become more popular in recent years. Water polo is an intense sport that requires an immense amount of strength and endurance. With constant movement and repetitive motions, one can become easily injured. Those who play Water Polo in Cape Elizabeth have reported some common injuries which include: wrist and hand, back and spine, shoulder and facial injuries. There are some ways to prevent injuries caused by playing water polo in Cape Elizabeth, or anywhere for that matter, here are a few: Since players don’t have stable leg support in the water, the upper extremities become fatigued and are more susceptible to injury. Strengthening the legs and core with squats carrying a challenging amount of weight, and balancing shoulder strength with push ups and pull ups will help the player be less vulnerable to injury. Hand and wrist injuries typically occur due to overly aggressive play, so trying to avoid this type of play is the best way to avoid pain. These...
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Vaccinations in Portland, Maine The topic of vaccinations in Portland, Maine has become very controversial, especially in recent years with more people taking a proactive stance on their health and the health of their family. It is important to take into consideration the risks on both sides of the debate when deciding whether or not to vaccinate your children. How do vaccines affect a baby’s immune system? Biochemically, how do vaccines affect the body? The recommended immunization schedule is 31 doses for all children by age six. Are all these vaccinations necessary? On Tuesday, August 21st at 6:15pm we will have a discussion on vaccinations in Portland, Maine at 138 Saint John Street. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling Yvette at 774-6251 or emailing...
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Clothing Swap in Portland, Maine Do you have a closet full of clothes, but take an hour to get dressed because you “have nothing to wear”? Feeling a burning desire to hit up the stores to revamp you wardrobe? Well before you bust the bank, come join us on Saturday, August 25th from 9-11am for a clothing swap in Portland, Maine. Contrary to popular belief, a clothing swap is not the act of having an unplanned sleepover at a friend’s house, borrowing their clothing the next day, and leaving them with your dirty laundry. A clothing swap is actually quite a productive and responsible event to take part in. Clothing swaps are a great way to declutter and replenish one’s wardrobe, and offer an environmentally friendly and frugal alternative to shopping. It is a swapmeet of sorts in which swappers exchange their admired but ignored clothing, for clothing they will actually use. Come join us! Saturday, August 25th from 9-11am 138 Saint John Street Portland, Maine RSVP to Yvette at 774-6251 or yvetteschussler@yahoo.com For additional details, click here...
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Wakeboarding in Sebago, Maine Wakeboarding in Sebago, Maine is a popular and fun summer activity which requires strength and focus to perform well and avoid injury. Just the act of pulling oneself up on the board can take a considerable amount of energy and strength. There are a few precautions and preparations to consider to achieve the best results while avoiding injuries wakeboarding in Sebago, Maine. Keep your arms, legs and core strong! Here is a link to help you get in wakeboarding shape, no matter what kind of exercise you enjoy, there is something for everyone. Mix it up and make it work for you. Stay hydrated. Muscles are made up of 75 percent water, they need hydration to work properly and avoid injury. Make sure you wear appropriate and proper fitting equipment: comfortable, supportive bindings and a helmet are important to keep yourself from being injured wakeboarding in Sebago, Maine. Know your limits, and rest. Whether you are just beginning, or have been riding for years, listen to your body! Some days tricks just don’t stick, especially if you’re already tired. Move on to something else, there’s always another time to try it, it isn’t worth being out...
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Thoughts From Backstage After 10 years of working with and specializing in musicians health and injuries, I was finally asked to go on tour with a band. Just 2 days ago I respectfully declined the gig of a lifetime. Being asked is just as good as doing it, at least that’s what I’m telling myself. My passion for working with musicians has provided me with opportunities that I only dreamed of years ago. The experiences have been profound and I have learned a lot about working with all people by spending time with some of the most famous people in music today. – People are all the same. We are individuals with sometimes unique issues but we are all people and we all want to feel better. – We all need a bit of TLC at times. The distance from the top to feeling as though you are at the bottom is sometimes nothing more than a bad sprain or strain. – All people are valuable and worthy of great care and respect. Everyone deserves superstar care. Our problems are important to all of us, whether we’re famous or not, pain doesn’t discriminate. – Musicians are athletes and need to treat themselves as such. – Whether we are millionaire superstars...
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