Join Champaign County Master Gardeners on Tues., May 25 @ 7 p.m. CST via Zoom for Trimming the Pain from Gardening.  Guest presenter Marcus Ruff, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialist, is an expert on movement patterns, especially those of a repetitive nature often used by gardeners. He will discuss body mechanics and practices including stretches and exercises that will improve flexibility and strengthen gardeners’ bodies. He also will suggest tools and products to help gardeners prevent pain and injury. In addition, he will discuss ways to cope with aches and pains the gardener may develop.

In this presentation you will learn:

• Body mechanics and position modifications
• Stretches and exercises that benefit gardeners
• Tools and products to use
• Ways to cope with aches and pains

This presentation will be recorded and, once edited, made available on our YouTube channel, https://go.illinois.edu/ccmgYouTube.  If you need accommodations to participate, please contact Randy Barton at rsbarton@illinois.edu.