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A Brand New Twist on Y T A’s For Your Shoulder

You know em, you’ve seen em and you’ve probably done em.  Yeah, the basic Y T A’s ….and the fact is they are hard to beat for shoulder and scapula mobility.  Popular variations include:

• performing them while in a prone position on the floor
• bending at the waist while performing the movements
• doing them while laying on an exercise ball
• doing them while “face down” on an incline bench

But…I had never seen the variation demonstrated by Derrick Price and his brother, Jordan.  Basically, you are performing the Y T A’s while moving (stepping) as someone calls out the movements.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.

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Shoulder Rehab & Performance – News Tip of the Day

If you have a child who is interested in working out ( training ) and you’ve heard all the rumors about how it’s not a good thing FOR children to do, then you definitely want to read – Resistance Training in Adolescents: Part One.

This is real evidence-based information that may shock you!  Get the facts!  And be sure to watch the video of the 4 year old weight-lifter…INCREDIBLE!!!

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Did you know that you don’t have to visit our website to see if we’ve posted any new shoulder information or videos?  That’s right … because if you sign up here, we’ll send you an email notification when we post something new.  No more checking to see and rechecking …yadda yadda yadda.  AND we promise to never SPAM you.Readers of this article also liked:

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What is Shoulder Prehab?

Prehab…some people love the term…some people hate it.

In short, it’s all about performing exercises designed to prevent injuries.  So, shoulder prehab is performing shoulder exercises t0 help you avoid shoulder injuries.  Some things to consider:

• doing shoulder prehab exercises doesn’t guarantee you won’t injure your shoulder
• there are many shoulder exercises and programs
• your shoulder program should target weak, tight muscles
• your shoulder prehab program should involve strengthening the muscles, stretching techniques and sport specific drills

Here are a couple of videos from the guys at Athletes Arena in Irmo, South Carolina.  Please note:

• little or no weight is used
• stretching of the thoracic spine is involved
• no special equipment…except an exercise ball, that you can get cheaply

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More Advanced Shoulder Prehab Exercises

This is another video from the Athletes Arena and it does involve using some special equipment.  But you shouldn’t have any trouble locating a kettlebell, exercise tubing and a ball.

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Here’s Your Shoulder Homework

1. Give these shoulder prehab exercises a try and let me know what you think.
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4 Joints of the Shoulder

When we talk about the shoulder joint, we generally think about the union of the upper arm ( our humerus ) and the socket ( our glenoid )…BUT did you know the shoulder is really composed of 4 joints?

• the Glenohumeral Joint
• the Acromioclavicular Joint
• the Sternoclavicular Joint
• the Scapulothoracic Joint (not really a true jont)

Shoulder Anatomy and Shoulder Function Explained

In this video, Eric Beard guides you through shoulder anatomy, function of the various shoulder joints and how much range of motion you should expect.  So, what happens if your shoulder doesn’t move as it should?  Some of the results will be:

• Shoulder pain
• Limited range of motion
• Premature wearing of the shoulder joint structures and trauma
• Frustration

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Just click on this link and we’ll send you an email when we post a new article here at Shoulder Rehab and Performance.  No Spam …. EVER!  Just good shoulder health information you can use.Readers of this article also liked:

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Golfers, No External Rotation = Flying Elbows and Chicken Wings

Mindi Boysen is a Titleist Performance Institute Levvel III certified Golf Fitness Specialist, a Nationally certified lifestyle and weight management consultant, a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor who specializes in functional, Pilates-based sport specific training.  In the following video, Mindi points out why having good shoulder flexibility is so important…specifically have good external rotation.

Two specific points she makes are:

1. If you don’t have enough external rotation in your right shoulder, then you’ll probably experience a “flying elbow” during your backswing.
2. If you don’t have enough external rotation in your left or lead shoulder, then you’ll experience a “chicken wing” during your follow through.

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2 Ways to Improve Your External Rotation (and Golf Swing)

Mindi shows you how you develop stronger, more flexible shoulders by performing some simple shoulder exercises with light weights.  Here’s another video demonstrating how you can use the the Rotater to increase your shoulder range of motion, specifically your external rotation.

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Give these exercises a try and notice the difference in how your shoulders feel and move.  You’ll have more shoulder mobility plus you’ll enjoy a bigger shoulder turn during your golf swing.  The result???   More power and distance during your next golf outing.

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Our promise:  No SPAM, No JUNK!!!   Just shoulder information you can use to rehab your shoulder or increase your shoulder performance.Readers of this article also liked:

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Stretching improves flexibility – the range of motion of our joints.  All it takes is a quick look at a child and the many awkward ( for us ) positions they manage to get into, for us to realize we’ve lost something.  Our flexibility!!

Where did our flexibility go?

As children, we ran, jumped, climbed, rolled, wrestled, cartwheeled, flipped, swam and more.  We moved – a lot!  And it was FUN!  Contrast that with our present sedentary lifestyles.  Most people move as little as possible and then groan and complain when we have to physically do anything outside the norm.

People, it’s true – if you don’t use it, you lose it!

And why is stretching so important?

• stretching improves muscular balance around the joint, which improves your posture.  Notice how you sit, stand or walk.  We tend to slouch in everything we do. Slouching leads to tension, pain, stress and frustration. Stretching can help.
• stretching is the best way to maintain flexibility.  It’s not difficult to learn basic stretches and you don’t need to join a gym.
• a regular program of stretching will improve your mobility for life.
• according to the video below, stretching reduces the chance of injury.
• stretching may reduce the risk of injury during activity
• watch this video for some simple but effective stretches that will help almost everyone.  Give them a try – feel the stretch.

Can You Stretch Your Shoulder?  How?

We all try, especially after sitting, humpbacked in front of your computer all day.  BUT, it’s so hard to stretch your shoulders without help.  Not anymore….Now you can stretch your shoulders, by your self, anywhere.Readers of this article also liked:

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Shoulder Performance & Rehab becomes Shoulder Rehab & Performance

If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you may have noticed the name has changed – okay, really it was just rearranged.  A couple of months ago, I installed a “plugin” to add some additional features to this blog.  That didn’t work out as I had planned – BUT – by the time I discovered the problem, nearly all of my Page and Post titles had been altered and caused a drastic drop in our Google ranking and and our blog traffic.

Since we had fallen off the map, so to speak, we thought it would be a good time to change the name.  Not a big change, but one that should help us in search rankings.

4 Powerful Rotater Reviews

Our shoulder rehab device – the Rotater – is receiving the attention of notable professionals in the fields of both shoulder rehabilitation and sports medicine / performance.

Patrick Ward - Sports Performance Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist

Who is Patrick Ward?

• he has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science
• he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• he is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• he is a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• he is a USA Weightlifting-Certified Club Coach
• he is also a licensed massage therapist in the State of Arizona
• he specializes in clinical, therapeutic and sports massage and is certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) for the Upper Extremity
• he is the Co-founder of Optimum Sports Performance

Patrick Ward had this to say in his Review of the Rotater:

The Rotater is versatile in that it allows the client to move in a variety of planes in order to obtain a stretch.  It is very comfortable to use and the 6-holes easily allow you to adjust the wrist strap or thera-tubing for any size arm.  Because of the design, clients can comfortably attain a stretch position and hold for extended period of time with ease.

and he closes with this final thought:

If you work with people who need help with either external or internal shoulder flexibility or strength, you may want to consider The Rotater for your clinic or gym.  Or, as a supplemental piece for the clients to keep at home as part of their self-care program.

Mike Young - Sports Medicine Professional

Who is Mike Young?

• he is the founder and owner of ELITETRACK
• he is the co-owner of Human Performance Consulting
• he is the coach of the HPC Elite Track Team
• he has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology
• he has a Master of Science degree in Athletic Administration
• he has a PhD in Biomechanics
• he has been on 6 NCAA National Championships staffs
• he is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• he is a certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach

Mike Young recently wrote an article about the Rotater and Shoulder Injuries where he says:

It’s use is not super intuitive at first. I had to look at the pictures but when I did I was actually quite impressed with what you could do with it.

and…

…I think it’s one of the few products I think could be valuable for increasing the performance and decreasing the likelihood of injury in athletes that need to do high velocity, ballistic overhead movements.

he concludes with:

Disclaimer: The Rotater was sent to me for review and testing but they did not request any type of review or endorsement in return. I only wrote this review because I thought it might be useful for some of the overhead athletes on the site.

All Things Strength

Scott Bird is the owner of the website Straight To The Bar

Scott (and his father) recently reviewed the Rotater, here are their thoughts on the Rotater:

The Rotater is a brilliant thing.

Scott’s father tried the Rotater and says:

The results of my test of the Rotater are surprising, amazing, & in my case stimulating.

Scott’s closing remarks:

If you’ve ever experienced shoulder pain, you’ll understand just how frustrating it can be. Apart from the pain itself, it’s perhaps the fact that it prevents you from doing your normal exercise routine that’s the biggest source of aggravation.

In my case – and in my dad’s – The Rotater ended that frustration. An incredible feeling.

Donnie Kiernan of Combat Fitness Blog posted this video Review of the Rotater

Click here to view the embedded video.

I would like to thank Patrick Ward, Mike Young, Scott Bird and Donnie Keirnan for taking the time to express their thoughts about the Rotater.

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Shoulder Pain and Confusion

Frozen shoulder can be mysterious.

• How did you get it?
• How long will it last?
• What can you do?

No one has a definitive answer as to what causes frozen shoulder or as it is medically known – adhesive capsulitis.  Basically, frozen shoulder is a stiff shoulder that does not move freely.  It is characterized by:

• the inability to reach overhead
• an overall loss of motion
• decreased shoulder flexibility
• intense pain

A video explanation of frozen shoulder

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Will frozen shoulder affect you?

More mysteries – though no one seems to know why, but if you have:

• diabetes
• Parkinson’s desease
• cardiac disease
• a traumatic shoulder injury / surgery

…then you are more likely to contract a frozen shoulder.

As stated in this video, intense physical therapy is usually the answer.  If you are suffering the pain of frozen shoulder, then schedule a visit with your doctor so that he can refer you to a physical therapist.

What can you do?

The Rotater has helped many of people who have frozen shoulder.  Discover how the Rotater can help you beat frozen shoulder.Readers of this article also liked:

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This shoulder exercise requires no expensive equipment of any kind.  It can be done anywhere – anytime and will increase your shoulder mobility and your external rotation.

How to perform this shoulder mobility exercise

• stand with your back against a wall
• place your hands, forearms and elbows against the wall as shown
• extend your hands and arms overhead
• when any part of your hands, elbows or arms lose contact with the wall, return to the starting position and repeat the movement

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As you age, shoulder strength and flexibility becomes an issue.

• We are less active and don’t do many of the things that allowed us to move and exercise our joints – especially the shoulder joint
• During middle age, any damaging, repetitive overhead motion begins to take its toll
• If you are active, the chances increase that you’ll participate in some activity that results in a shoulder injury followed by surgery to correct the problem

Here is a short video showing several unique exercises to promote shoulder flexibility and strength.  I’ve seen one of these exercises performed with a sandbag, but have not been able to find the video.  If any of you know what I’m talking about drop me a line and let me know what the link is.

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4 Simple things you can do to Improve your Shoulder Mobility

• Keep moving – YES, it may hurt a little, but you gotta move.  The saying, “if you don’t use it, you lose it”, is extremely true with shoulder mobility
• Educate yourself – new treatments, new rehab techniques and new shoulder rehab products for home appear everyday.  Subscribe and get new shoulder info from us when we post anything new.
• Never Give UP!!
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