By Chris Melton on May 18, 2009 in Rotater testimonials, injury prevention, internal and external rotation, physical fitness, range of motion, rehab products, shoulder flexibility, shoulder injuries, the Rotater | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Chris Melton on Feb 15, 2009 in injury prevention, internal and external rotation, rotator cuff, shoulder education, shoulder exercises | 2 Comments
…and sometimes a lot less!
Let’s get something straight – I’m not:
a shoulder expert / guru
a physical therapist
an athletic trainer
a physician
…please note the disclaimer box at the top of the far right column. This blog is meant to provide you with sources of information that will allow you to make educated decisions about your shoulder and [...]
By Chris Melton on Feb 1, 2009 in physical fitness, shoulder exercises | 0 Comments
We all know the shoulder basics
Military press, seated dumbbell press, laterals, front raises, upright rows, shrugs – yadda yadda yadda. You’ve seen and probably done them all – BUT don’t stop there. Take a look at some creative shoulder exercises to promote muscular growth and possibly for your shoulder rehab.
Always begin by performing the exercises [...]
By Chris Melton on Jan 24, 2009 in injury prevention, physical fitness, shoulder education, shoulder exercises, shoulder injuries | 0 Comments
Sometimes, I do stupid things!
Like most men, I’m prone to acts of stupidity. That’s right, testosterone induced bravado – though not as much as I grow older. At least I’ve progressed beyond the stage where alcohol is involved.
My stupid shoulder trick
About five years ago, my two workout partners and I devised a complex contest to [...]
By Chris Melton on Jan 14, 2009 in injury prevention, rotator cuff, shoulder education, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretching | 0 Comments
Radically Different Shoulder Stretching Technique
I’ve seen most traditional shoulder stretching exercises – but this one is new to me. New in a good way. After watching the video several times, I went down to the basement to give it a try.
My Shoulder Feels Good
It took me a couple of minutes to get the hang of [...]
By Chris Melton on Dec 30, 2008 in injury prevention, internal and external rotation, physical fitness, physical therapy, range of motion, shoulder exercises, shoulder flexibility, shoulder rehab | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Chris Melton on Nov 14, 2008 in shoulder exercises, shoulder flexibility, shoulder injuries, shoulder joint | 2 Comments
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 [...]