I’m 68 and Love the Rotater
January 7, 2010
I was cleaning my office yesterday and found the following letter. It was written in long-hand and had been mailed to our office over a year ago. It reads:
The Rotater Helps Golfers Get a Big Shoulder Turn
“I am 67 years old and have done various execises (free wts., stretching, running, total gym) since I was 15. I started using the Rotater about 6 weeks ago and can’t believe how it has improved my range of motion in my shoulders. This is a fantastic device for any golfer.”
Chris Hastings – Hoover, Alabama
p.s. I tried sending this on your website and it didn’t work.
After reading this great testimonial, I dug around and found Mr. Hastings phone number and gave him a call to see if he would give us permission to publish his letter. We had a great conversation and Mr. Hastings said he’d be glad to let us use this letter – BUT we should make a couple of changes:
- Mr. Hastings is 68 years old now
- He has been using the Rotater for over a year
- He still uses the Rotater every night
- He loves the Rotater and still recommends it to any golfer.
Mike Dobbyn Breaks Longest Drive Record, Again
November 17, 2009
Some people thought it was a record that would never fall. Count me as one of them. A 551 yard drive is incredible! How do you beat that?
Mike Dobbyn uses Super Dave' Osborne's club, The Basher
New Club Technology
Advances in technology are enabling us to push the limits of human performance. Thanks to Super Dave Osborne’s new club, “The Basher”, Mike Dobbyn is able to increase his world record to 620 yards! Sounds unbelievable, right? Fortunately for us, it was all caught on video.
Please click on this link or the image on the right to watch Mike use The Basher to really smash some balls.
Golfer takes the Rotater to the Course
October 13, 2009
Flexibility - Power - Distance
I am an avid golfer who at a very young age developed shoulder problems while playing baseball and lifting heavy weights in my youth. Until now, I have had to put up with the nagging stiffness and pain in my shoulders and my golf game has suffered for it.
I have been using The Rotater for several months now. When I first received The Rotater I was skeptical. It didn’t look like anything fancy or the next best thing to help my shoulder, but after watching the videos and learning the stretches, The Rotater now hangs near my bed for stretches first thing in the morning and it rides with me to the course for 20 minutes of stretching prior to hitting balls.
For the first time in a long time, I am actually completing my back-swings and getting through the ball for a fuller finish. My long irons and woods have now become a weapon in my bag instead of dead weight. My shoulder pain has all but disappeared due to my increase in strength. I will continue to use The Rotater for stretching as long as I am able to play golf, walk and breathe.
Thank you!
Brad Clardy, avid golfer (click here to learn more about Brad)
Disclosure: Brad was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
Review of John Izzo’s Shatterproof Spine DVD
October 5, 2009
Back injuries are debilitating! Unlike an injury to an extremity ( ie, arm, leg, ankle, hand, finger, etc ), you can’t work around a back injury. If you’ve hurt your back, then you know what I mean.
Shatterproof Spine - How to Build an Athletic Low Back
In 1981, I tried out for the basketball team at the junior college I was attending. On the last day of tryouts, I took a charging foul on a fast break and literally got knocked on my butt. Later that day at work, my back hurt so badly that I couldn’t perform my job and had to go home. The next day, a doctor’s examination along with a bunch of x-rays revealed three fractured vertebrae.
Fortunately, my back healed completely and I’ve never suffered any lasting pain or limitations – but not everyone is so lucky. Therefore, I was very happy to receive John Izzo’s new DVD – “SHATTERPROOF SPINE! How to Build an Athletic Low Back” to review.
John Izzo is:
- a Certified Personal Trainer ( NASM – the National Academy of Sports Medicine, ACE – American Council on Exercise, NESTA – the National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association )
- a Performance Enhancement Specialist – NASM
- a Nutrition Consultant – American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
This DVD was filmed in a “live” workshop setting. You feel like you’re part of the seminar with John speaking directly to you.
John works with a number of golfers and this dvd uses them to illustrate many of his points. Considering the the stresses and forces exerted on the spine during a typical golf swing, this makes perfect sense.
Some topics covered are:
- Why does your back hurt? Seems like a simple question, but the answers my surprise you
- What are the functions of the Spine?
- What are some of the stresses of the Spine?
- Muscles that can contribute to lower back pain
- Some things to avoid – did you know you could stretch AT THE WRONG TIME?
- “Hands-on” practical – John takes the time to illustrate exercises you can do to improve your lower back strength and explains how and why they work
Summary
Before watching “Shaterproof Spine”, I thought I had a good understanding of the spine - I WAS WRONG! Thanks to John, I’m more informed and can make better decisions about the health of my lower back.
John uses lots of graphics to illustrate his points. The graphic that really stood out for me was how weight gain over time affects your posture and limits the function of your spine. Nothing beats seeing this progression to make you want to get yourself into better shape.
Shatterproof Spine covers a tremendous amount of material in one hour and 30 minutes. At a cost of $25.00 it’s a “NO-BRAINER” – do your back a favor and get the DVD. Learn how to improve your low back strength and live your life without limitations.
Golfer Improves Shoulder Flexibility with the Rotater
September 1, 2009
Shoulder pain while sleeping is common and frustrating
“Back in 2007 I started experiencing pain in my right shoulder mostly at nights while sleeping. Being someone who loves to play golf this became a concern especially since several friends and my wife all had shoulder surgery.
I ended up seeing my doctor and found out I had bone spurs in my shoulder that were rubbing and irritating my rotator cuff. Of course after surgery there’s physical therapy. I was in physical therapy for about 2 months and everything went really well, but I wasn’t back to the same flexibility in my shoulder as before even though I continued to do the exercises.
At the Jan. 2008 PGS Merchandise show in Orlando, I was at the Rotater booth and listened to what Chris Melton had to say about the Rotater. Sounded interesting but I didn’t do anything at first.
Full shoulder turn with no pain
After wallking around the show for awhile, I decided to buy one and give it a try.
I’ve been using the Rotater nearly everyday now and my shoulder flexibility has improved and is greater than before the shoulder surgery. As a golfer this is important for generating distance and control.”
Bill Raines – Kennedy Space Center, NASA
Golfer says, “The Rotater adds distance”
July 29, 2009
Glen Taylor swings with confidence - thanks to the Rotater
“The Rotater helps me by increasing my flexibility therefore giving me greater range of motion on my golf swings, boosting my confidence and trust of my swing and best of all adding more distance. I recommend the Rotater to any golfer or athlete whether they are professional or amateur.”
Glen Taylor, 10 handicap
Shoulder Stretching is Daily Routine for PGA Pro
July 21, 2009
Stretch your shoulder - the golf pros do!
“I was very glad that I stopped at your booth at the PGA show. The Rotater” has become as much a part of my morning as my cup of coffee.
It is easy to stretch out my shoulders from all directions to maintain my flexibility. Having had rotator cuff surgery on my left shoulder in 2005 I know how important stretching is.
Thanks for a great product!!”
Perry R. Green
Director of Instruction
Director of Golf Operation
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
Shoulder Stretching Device Provides a Full Shoulder Turn
July 16, 2009
Increase your shoulder turn for more power and distance
“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)
Long Driver Increases Shoulder Flexibility and Loses Shoulder Pain
July 9, 2009
“I’ve been using the Rotater every second day and use it while warming up before a round. I’ve been in AZ for the past month and had an interesting experience.
It was a long par 4, 485 yds. I hit driver – lob wedge. Usually I would have driver – 5 or 6 iron.
So the Range of motion increase and the flexibility was noticeable to me. I’ve also had less soreness in the shoulder where my old football shoulder separation was.
It seems that the Rotater is helping breakdown the scar tissue that gave the shoulder some of its stiffness and pain.”
Bob Orr, Long Drive Consultant
Stats for Bob Orr
- Longest drive in competition – 376 yards
- Longest drive ever – 408 yards – on the 10th hole at Industry Hills
- Winner Nitro National Senior Long Drive 1997
- Current age 61 years
- Average driving distance – a little over 300 yards
- Problem Calcium and scar tissue build up from former football shoulder separation had restricted my flexibility. The Rotater used daily for 6 months at 10-15 minutes daily alleviated the majority of my pain and increased my flexibility by 40% Plus.
Update from Bob
“Your Rotater has been the best rehabilitation for my shoulder. the old football injuries that gave me a stiffness has been relieved and my shoulder rotation for long driving the golf ball has been great. Not many 61 year old guys can get it out over 320 yds which I did last week at a charity event fundraiser for Lukemia.”
Disclosure: Bob was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
Shoulder Rehab Tool Puts Senior Golf Pro back on the Links
June 2, 2009
Hey Rotater Guys,
Just a quick note to tell you about how this thing has worked out for me. As I told you a while back, my right shoulder rotator cuff and shoulder joint were injured in a fall from a chair that had broken. After checking into the surgery aspect I found out that doing surgery was completely out of the question.
Falling on an outstretched arm can injure your shoulder
Physical therapy to the rescue
So, its into physical therapy and other exercise stuff to get this thing to heal. My Doc had told me that with proper therapies, I would likely heal well in a three to four year period. Why so long you did not ask? Because as a professional golfer, the use of this shoulder is paramount to my making a living. I must play and practice every day. It’s my JOB! And it ain’t that glorious either. It’s a JOB. Hot, sweaty and physically draining. It’s supposed to be mentally draining as well but I’m not very mental. And to think, I gave up an office job for this!
Found the Rotater and back on the links
Hitting 'em long and straight with no shoulder pain
Well anyway, I met you guys and the Rotater and this little beauty has become my three to four times a day shoulder exercise device. My range of motion has improved immensely and I use it on both shoulders, even though only the right one was injured.
My Doc loves this thing because it causes the shoulder to move correctly in the directions necessary for the correct exercises. I am now back to playing (and note: the fellows who had surgery NO LONGER PLAY and are on restricted cortisone use!) and my strength and stuff is just as it should be.
As I’ve told you, I tell everyone who’ll listen about it-the Rotater, and let them use mine-but not keep it! Don’t know how many have contacted you but I tell them use my name and maybe you’ll give them a special deal! What the heck-it’s worth a try ain’t it?
So there you go. I’m a great fan of the thing and will remain so.
Best to both of you,
Dusty O’Tyrrell
Senior Professional Golfer
P.O. Box 499
Death Valley, California 92328
