Dr. Perez went on the explain that he played Men’s Senior League Baseball and felt that the Rotater would be beneficial to many of the players.

“…Part of a Comprehensive Shoulder Stretching Program”

“As a 20+ year player in The Mens Senior Baseball League and someone with a background in Sports Medicine I can attest to the benefit of using the Rotater in a comprehensive shoulder stretching program.

I use the Rotater after a general warmup which include calistenics and running 1/2 hour before game time. I then follow the recommended stretches outlined in the instructions and finish with general throwing and long toss.

The Rotater has increased my Range of Motion at the shoulder and reduced strain. Our pitchers have tried it and they like the specific stretch it provides at the shoulder girdle. Thanks for sharing the Rotater with our over 40 baseball players”

H. Robert Perez, Ph.D
Human Performance Lab
Adelphi University

(photo courtesy of H. Robert Perez)

(photo courtesy of H. Robert Perez)

(photo courtesy of H. Robert Perez)

(photo courtesy of H. Robert Perez)

(photo courtesy of danperry.com)

What do you consider to be a “long drive”?  I guess for different people it means different things.  For me ( a part-time hacker ), it means an occasional 250–275 yard stroke of luck.  For you, it may mean hitting a consistent 300 yard drive.

Can you imagine driving a golf ball 551 yards?

That’s right, 551 yards!  That’s the distance that Mike Dobbyn hit (“smoked” is more like it) a golf ball during a Butch Harmon Tour Event in Las Vegas on July 17, 2007. 

How did Mike do it?

Mike Dobbyn is a big guy – 6’8” and close to three hundred pounds of muscle and he works out - a lot. So I’m sure that all that working out allowed him to develop the power to launch a golf ball 551 yards, right?  Well watch this video and listen as Mike describes what he feels are the key components to launching a golf ball into the stratosphere.  You may be surprised to hear how much value he places on flexibility. 

Listen for Mike’s quote from the video, “If you want to hit the ball longer, get..get more flexible.”

Here’s a video showing a variety of simple but effective shoulder exercises that you can do in the comfort of your home – plus I like the funky soundtrack.

Thanks to stumptous.com for creating this video.

Does Tiger’s swing resemble your swing?  Do you get a “big” shoulder turn?  Probably not and it could be for a variety of reasons.  Here is what one golfer told us in an email that we received recently:

“To: The Rotator Guy

You sure should be proud of your “Rotater” invention.  Ever since the PGA Show when you introduced me to the “Rotater”, I have been using it daily.  The results for me have been outstanding.

Previously I was very restricted in my shoulder flexibility and add a touch of bursitis to the equation and you get a very short backswing.  After my “Rotater” program started, I experienced significant improvement in my shoulder movement and now I can actually get a full shoulder turn (without pain).

I cannot wait to get to the course once the weather warms up so I can “wow” my buddies.

Ed Wallace
(a very happy customer)”

Discover how the Rotater can help you.

Golf Today magazine has been keeping the golfer informed for twenty one years.  Scott and I had the pleasure to meet Bob Koczor the publisher/owner or Golf Today magazine during the fall PGA expo held in Las Vegas this past September.

We were riding the elevator to our twelfth floor room, when the gentleman in the elevator with us introduced himself (as Bob Koczor, the owner of Golf Today magazine) and asked about the shoulder device that we were caring.  He was very interested in hearing all about the Rotater and promised to come by our booth the following day to try the Rotater for himself. 

Bob came by our booth the following day and not only tried the Rotater, but took one with him for further testing and evaluation.

Orlando PGA Expo is huge!

Due to the strong reception that the Rotater received from the golf professionals who attended the Vegas show, we decided that we would take the “big leap” and go to Orlando for the “big” PGA expo.  Big is not really the correct word.  This event is huge beyond our imagining.  

When the doors opened, Bob Koczor was the first person to come by our booth.  He had seen Scott in the entrance area and made it a point to come by and speak with us about the Rotater.  He also told us that he would be publishing an article about the Rotater.

 The Rotater is noted in Golf Today Magazine

(this photo demonstrates how to use the Rotater to stretch external rotation)

If you haven’t seen Golf Today Magazine, then you have missed an online resource that offers in depth information at a price you can afford – free!  In addition to that, there are a number of blogs associated with the web site that keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in the golf world – today.

What I really like is the way that they present their digital version of the Golf Today Magazine.  Yes, that’s right.  You can read the magazine online.  And it’s in a real page flipping style – just like hard copy. 

Some excerpts from Golf Today magazine about the Rotater

The following excerpts are taken from the article that appeared in the February edition of Golf Today magazine.  This link will take you to the page 55 where you can read the entire article (you may have to use the zoom function).

“…I tried the sample they provided and, at first felt muscles and ligaments and whatever keeps me glued together that I had not felt since my 3 – hour Thai Massage about five years ago.”

“The Rotater provides Internal and External Rotation for one’s arms and shoulders which, in turn, results in stretching exercises that are key to good golf.”

“The Rotater allows you to get your body fluid enough to do those things and the results are outstanding.”

Visit our web-site to see if the Rotater can help you.

What did surprise me was that this man claimed to have developed a shoulder impingement due to his extensive use of a mouse while working at his computer. I had never heard of such a thing, but after a little research, I am convinced that this is a condition can affect anyone who spends a considerable amount of time using their computer.

Here are some resources that will help you if you use the computer extensively:

1. Injury Prevention

Lauren, a personal trainer has written a broad article entitled �Injury Prevention: The Ultimate Checklist� that is a common-sense approach to avoiding injuries. But her post �Pain at the Desk? Ditch the Bench� explains what your body goes through everyday as you sit at your desk. I�m feeling that rounded-shoulder, stressed-out feeling right now.

2. Listen to the ergonomic experts

They are experts for a reason � they study repetitive motion and the resulting injuries. Cornell University has released an article cataloging ways for you to avoid mouse related injuries � �10 tips for Mouse Use�.

3. Tools to help

Check out the Mouse Arm, a device that you can attach to your office chair to put yourself in a more ergonomically-correct position.

4. Are you at risk?

Ergocise.com says:

��People who practice poor posture at the computer (sitting with rounded shoulders pinches the tendons that run through the shoulder region), swimmers, window washers, waiters, painters or anyone else who performs activities involving reaching over the head are also susceptible to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.�

Ergocise.com is a free program that you can access via the internet and designed especially for computer users. Take a look at their program. What do you have to lose except a little pain in the neck..and back� and shoulder. You get the point.

(photo used courtesy of David Niblack)

1.  Watch the shoulder flexibility video (below) by the Titleist Performance Institute ( TPI )

2.  Compare the TPI video with the photographs of Damon Lucas that follow the video, as he uses the Rotater.  Damon is a PGA teaching professional, the Director of Instruction at Chestnut Ridge Country Club in Lutherville, Maryland and he established the first Putting Zone Academy in the U.S. after extensive study under Geoff Mangum. 

3.  Then watch the video demonstration of the Rotater to see why so many golfers and long drive competitors are using the Rotater to increase their shoulder flexibility.

Titleist Performance Institute ( TPI ) video – Shoulder Flexibility

Link: sevenload.com

Damon Lucas – PGA teaching professional demonstrating the Rotater

The Rotater – The two minute solution to flexibility, power and distance

• How flexible should my shoulder be?
• Is there a standard that I can compare my shoulder flexibility to?
• What factors can affect my shoulder flexibility?
• Will the ideal shoulder flexibility be different for men vs. women?

Health and Fitness tradeshow

Yesterday, we were at a health and fitness tradeshow in Columbus Georgia that was being sponsored by WTVM.    While demonstrating the Rotater, several people told me that they had no idea how flexible their shoulders were and they didn’t know that there were ways of regaining lost shoulder flexibility.

How can you test your shoulder flexibility?

This question has been lingering in the back of mind all day, so when I got the chance, I did a little research to find an answer.  I have found that there is a way to test your shoulder flexibility with a broomstick, a yard stick ( or tape measure ) and a partner. 

There is a great article posted by Mark Scott at He’s Fit, entitled Testing Your Shoulder Flexibility that offers a simple way to test your shoulder flexibility.  He also provides a standard for both men and women.  Take the test and see how you measure up. 

1. It is portable
2. It can be used by physical therapists
3. It can be used by the patient at home to supplement therapy
4. It is cost-effective
5. It positions the arm, shoulder complex in such a fashion at to maintain proper form
6. It can be used to extend the Range Of Motion of the shoulder joint
7. It can be set up and used as a strengthening device
8. It can stretch the shoulder rotation, both internally or externally
9. It can be used to stretch and warm-up healthy shoulders prior to and following physical exertion (golf, baseball, swimming, etc)
10. It is efficient, comfortable and easy to do

Hey, I’m sold on it, but there is still a certain degree of satisfaction felt when you receive a testimonial letter. We received the following testimonials recently.

“My name is JoAnn Melton. My age is 66 years old and I have had both shoulders operated on in my life. The first shoulder surgery was in 1993 and the second was in 1997. Both surgeries were due to falls and I have limited use, especially with any weight, for the past 10 years. Doing my hair, getting dressed, and playing or picking up my grandchildren is more than I can handle by myself most of the time. With some effort I can normally raise my arms only about chest level and I am out of breath after that.

I have tried this product for 5 weeks twice a day or more. It has made immeasurable improvement with the movement in my arms and shoulders. I would recommend this product for anyone having problems with rotater cuff recovery and rehabilitation.”

Neither wording nor punctuation has been altered.

“Using the “Rotator” on a regular basis has had a positive effect on my recovery from adhesive capsulitis. It has allowed me to isolate and stretch the shoulder internal and external positions safely and effectively. Before I received my Rotator, I found myself neglecting my shoulder stretch do to the difficulty I had in finding and maintaining the correct shoulder position and applying just the right amount of stretch to have a positive effect. Because the Rotator is so simple and effective, I am more consistent with my stretching exercises and have been making great progress in my recovery. I’m going to include the “Rotator” as part of my regular flexibility program, even on my uninvolved should, long after my rehabilitation has been competed.”

Thanks,
Don Gronachan

Go to www.therotater.com and see it for yourself. I’m sure that more testimonials will follow.