Shoulder Rehab Device Receives “Stamp of Approval” from Doctor of Physical Therapy
July 6, 2009
Julie Barnett - PT, DPT, MTC
“Thanks for following up with our clinic. We are off to a fast pace already for ‘08 which is great. Here is more feedback on our experience with The Rotater:
The best feature I like is the isolated external rotation passive stretch for our adhesive capsulitis patients. The movements are slow, controlled and specific unlike other alternatives.
I did look on line to see the padding which would be helpful to use. The tubing I do not feel that we need.
One of our patients who had used the Dynasplint passive mobilization system through another facility liked The Rotater better. He also felt the positioning and amount of stretch was more controlled with The Rotater.
My recommendation is that outpatient orthopedic clinics should have the Rotater as an everyday tool for restricted shoulders just as they would have a set of pulleys and arm bike. I believe it will remain as a main stay tool for shoulder rehabilitation in our profession.
The other uses are widespread throughout other fields of PT such as post mascectomy or other neurological conditions. I feel most competent to address the outpatient orthopedic arena. I plan to introduce the Rotater to our physical therapy students in the University of Texas Health Science Center Allied Health program in San Antonio as well.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the feedback for development of your practical tool. Feel free to use these comments in your materials and send a copy to me afterwards, if possible.”
Julie Barnett PT, DPT, MTC
Director of Physical Therapy for Annette M. Zaharoff MD
Adjunct Faculty University of Texas Health Science Center Physical Therapy Dept
Physical Therapist says, “the Rotater is more effective than doorway & towel stretches”
May 17, 2009
“Hi, I am Justin Spooner ,MSPT, I want say that using the “Rotater” on a regular basis has had a positive effect for many of my shoulder patients I see from S/P RTC (rotator cuff) Repair Surgery to Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Chris demonstrates the Rotater to a physical therapist at the APTA conference
It is much more effective than the old doorway and towel stretches plus patient’s seem to be more motivated to do it at home than giving them these stretches.
It does a better job at isolating than anything I have come across and when it comes to shoulder impingement, etc, having good ER/IR (external rotation / internal rotation) is huge and very well could mean the difference in having surgery or not.”
Justin Spooner, MSPT
Shoulder Rehab Device Becomes Part of Flexibility Program
May 7, 2009
Using the Rotater as part of your daily exercise and fitness program will increase your shoulder flexibilty
“Using the “Rotater” 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 Rotater, 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 Rotater 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 “Rotater” as part of my regular flexibility program, even on my uninvolved shoulder, long after my rehabilitation has been competed.”
Thanks,
Don Gronachan
