By Chris Melton on Jun 16, 2008 in Shoulder Notes, injury prevention, rotator cuff, the Rotater | 0 Comments
What is your Rotater Cuff and How can it be injured?
One of the most common injuries of the shoulder involves the rotator cuff. But exactly what is the rotator cuff and what does it do?
Kennedy Brothers Physical Therapy out of Boston posted a very good article about the rotator cuff written in easy-to-understand terms. [...]
By Chris Melton on Jun 9, 2008 in shoulder education, shoulder injuries, shoulder joint, shoulder rehab, shoulder surgery | 0 Comments
When was the last time your shoulder felt fantastic?
No one realizes how much they depend on their shoulder – that is until they’ve injured their shoulder, have surgery and can’t use it. Frequently people want to know how long their particular shoulder injury will take to heal.
Answers that don’t help.
Imagine that you’ve sprained your [...]
By Chris Melton on Jun 2, 2008 in rehab products, the Rotater | 0 Comments
It’s time to get back to the grindstone. Scott and I are back home after four days in Indianapolis where we were exhibiting the Rotater, our shoulder rehab and stretching device, at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference. During the conference, we learned that:
The Rotater is being used in Ball State’s [...]
By Chris Melton on May 26, 2008 in rehab products, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
The Rotater Guys are taking a Road Trip
Scott and I will be traveling to Indianapolis this week for the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference to demo our shoulder rehab and stretching device.
(photo courtesy of Serge Melki)
The American College of Sports Medicine is the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the [...]
By Chris Melton on May 22, 2008 in Shoulder Notes, injury prevention, physical fitness, rotator cuff, shoulder education, shoulder injuries | 0 Comments
Here’s a round-up of some of the interesting shoulder information that you can use to make informed decisions about your shoulder.
Bowhunters need Strong Shoulders
(photo courtesy of sorenson photo)
I live in the deep south, Alabama to be exact. Down here, people take their hunting seriously, so if it’s not hunting season, then it’s a [...]
By Chris Melton on May 14, 2008 in physical therapy, rotator cuff, shoulder injuries, shoulder rehab, shoulder surgery | 0 Comments
Here’s the latest info:
Smoltz believes rehab will start soon – by Mark Bowman
Smotz, who went on the disabled list on April 26th due to inflammation of his rotator cuff and biceps tendon plans to throw from the mound for the first time this Saturday. read Mark Bowman’s article on MLB.com
Rangers’ Bradley out with a [...]
By Chris Melton on May 9, 2008 in Shoulder Notes, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), injury prevention, physical therapy, rotator cuff, shoulder education, shoulder exercises, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
Shoulder Notes is a series of posts that high-lite various articles, videos and blog posts that contain helpful and current information about your shoulder health and performance.
Frozen Shoulder – What’s the 411?
(photo courtesy of Joe Shlabotnik)
Lauran Neergaard an AP medical writer has written an article entitled “Early Care Helps Frozen Shoulder” in which she illustrates [...]
