Month: May 2018

The court has been your source of inspiration since you were a child. You knew long ago that you wouldn’t be pro or even make it to the college level. You simply didn’t have the training or resources to pursue any of that. Your set of skills on the court were average at best, but you used your athleticism in ways that very few could. Basketball has been a massive part of your life up until now.

It’s not an uncommon thing in life for a person to take something they have for granted; this changes when unexpected outcomes arise, and one simply questions why they would let something so valuable become an afterthought. A person’s health is one of these things that every living human needs to be weary of. This rings true to the elderly person as it does as a youth player on the courts of Oakland, …

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Working a 12 hour shift can be grueling, especially on the feet and sleep schedule. Surviving a week of these long shifts requires a bit of planning and perhaps a footwear upgrade. Be ready to cancel all social activities for the week, and get ready to prop up the feet after a seemingly endless work day.

Clearing the Schedule

When working long shifts at work, it’s wise to completely and totally clear the day’s schedule. Between working and sleeping, there are only 4 hours left of the day; this time is usually spent cooking, bathing, commuting, and caring for pets or children. Therefore, it’s wise to eliminate any social activities, extensive chores, or errands until the weekend arrives.

 

Caring for the Feet

When working all day, the feet will endure a lot of stress. Feet should have excellent support, so be sure that shoes are in good shape with excellent …

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