Strap Throwing Assist

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  1. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    They sure will. I've had to deal with it on my own in the past. Got Golfers Elbow or tendinitis in my elbows from twisting ratchet binders all day everyday. My boss was always rushing me so I started doing that way to save time. It totally bit me in the long run though.
     
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  2. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Same thing with my right shoulder. I like to never got the straps across this stuff this morning and it’s not even tall….


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  3. IH9300SBA

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    I always threw them underhanded because my elbow is messed up from sports.
     
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    Reminds me of tilting the hood on my Ford LTL 9000
     
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    I'm sure I'll be here whining about aches and pain soon enough.
    I haven't done any deck work in a LONG while, I needed a hip replacement, when it got bad enough I switched from entertainment to Van's. Couldn't load unload gear every morning or do the deck work hauling stages, even stopped hauling the sl350 hydraulic stage. Switched to regular freight around 2010. Hip was done a bunch of years ago, stayed with Van's, but... I have had my fill.
    So now, almost 60, soft and pliable, lol... I'm gonna go back to deck work... its gonna hurt.... but should be worth it. Need to lose some weight and gain a little muscle back.
    I'm sure I'll have many questions....
    Wish me luck..
     
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    And good luck.
    I would recommend that you go to the gym and start a light workout routine just to build up stamina.
     
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  7. MaxzRig

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    Can someone with a full hip replacement give me some feedback. I've had one done recently (Dec. 2021) and tried to go back to work when if felt better (Mar, 2022) Until it hurt a little, like a small nagging pain. I only worked 2 months solid, with automatic, but Denver to LA driving a van, it began to ache regularly. Thus, I've stopped working again, now no more pain. I do work out regularly, 2-3x weekly at the gym. Feeling good, looking to go back to work now. Anybody with feedback on what to expect for this 68 yr old (my body is strong tho, used to taking a beating & fighting back!) Trying to figure out what this leg/hip will do, might do or should I just hang up the keys???
     
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    I had mine 2 years ago I waited way too long and had s lot of muscle degeneration and sciatica issues. But it's all good now. Left side is just starting to act up now, hoping I dont have to have that one done.