By Chris Melton on Jan 17, 2008 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, Survivor Celebration, shoulder rehab, the Rotater | 0 Comments
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By Chris Melton on Jan 8, 2008 in Breast Cancer, Rotater testimonials, internal and external rotation, physical therapy, rehab products, shoulder rehab, the Rotater | 0 Comments
This past August, we (the Rotater guys) went to the American Physical Therapy Association’s annual convention in Denver. This was the first time that we had publicly exposed the Rotater to the experts who use physical therapy devices as a part of their vocation.
The Rotater was a big hit
Scott and I stayed extremely busy [...]
By Chris Melton on Nov 17, 2007 in Breast Cancer, lymphedema, physical therapy, rehab products | 0 Comments
Today’s article is written by Tamara Copes, MS, ATC.
The HIVAMAT is a German technology that is relatively new to the states. It works by creating an electrostatic field that is able to break apart and essentially shake up metabolic waste. It also activates the lymphatic system so the body is able [...]
By Chris Melton on Oct 31, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, range of motion, rehab products, shoulder rehab, shoulder stretching, the Rotater | 0 Comments
We have written a number of articles recently concerning:
Breast cancer
Breast cancer rehabilitation
Lymphedema
Breast cancer awareness
Other breast cancer issues
Breast cancer strikes indiscriminately and regularly (it affects about 1 woman out of 8, conservatively). Breast cancer has touched our lives through our loved ones. My aunt is currently in the latter stages of treatment to eradicate [...]
By Scott Kay on Oct 16, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), physical therapy | 0 Comments
Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are instantly overwhelmed, as they are entitled to be. They have many questions, like:
How serious is this?
What are my chances?
Is there anything that I can do to change it?
What caused this?
What is the survival/mortality rate?
Can the surgeon remove it?
Has it spread?
What is the treatment protocol?
And this is only [...]
By Scott Kay on Oct 8, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, Survivor Celebration, range of motion, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
My partner (Chris Melton) and I are the owners of Joint Mechanix, LLC. We have created a shoulder device (the Rotater) which was initially designed for post surgical rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Lots of interest in the Rotater
Upon the introduction of our device, we received a tremendous response from physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, occupational therapists [...]
By Scott Kay on Oct 5, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, physical therapy, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
Breast cancer patients are often surprised with their decreased mobility and strength following treatment. After the rigors of surgery, radiation treatments, chemotherapy and sometimes reconstruction – the need for physical therapy is often overlooked.
It is not that your physicians are not concerned with your well-being or your ability to get back to normal activities. [...]
By Scott Kay on Oct 2, 2007 in Breast Cancer | 0 Comments
Lymphedema is condition of localized fluid retention due to the inability of the lymphatic system to properly remove excess fluid from that region. Because breast cancer patients often have the lymph nodes under the arm removed as a part of their cancer treatment strategy, they are susceptible to developing lymphedema in that arm.
Stress and [...]
By Scott Kay on Sep 26, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, Survivor Celebration | 1 Comment
October is designated as national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most women know this and are sympathetic, but most men really don’t pay too much attention. That is, until breast cancer impacts their lives through a family member or close friend.
It’s not that men don’t care, we just don’t realize how prevalent this disease [...]
By Chris Melton on Sep 23, 2007 in Breast Cancer, Pink Rotaters, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), physical therapy | 0 Comments
The month of October is designated as “Breast Cancer Awareness” month. In light of this, we would like to make you aware of some of the certainties of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide.
In the U.S. breast cancer jumps to third in the ranking of cancer-related deaths.
Women [...]