Should Your Child be Pitching?
March 24, 2011
Should your child be pitching? That seems like a “no-brainer”…especially if your son or daughter exhibits a natural tendency to excel. But after watching the following videos, you might want to re-think the question. I found the first video on Elite Sports Medicine’s website.
What startled me was the statement that 50% of kids who play overhead sports (softball, baseball, tennis, etc.) have a shoulder or elbow injury every season!! Not only that, but these injuries impact your child’s ability to throw later in life.
It’s All About Fatigue – Young Arms Need Require REST!
Dr. James Andrews, one of the most highly respected orthopedic surgeons, has also noticed the increase of shoulder / elbow injuries …most notably among Little League baseball pitchers and has been a strong proponent of limiting the number of pitches thrown. Here’s a video of Dr. Andrews expressing his thoughts on what he calls an increase of shoulder / elbow injuries of “epidemic” proportions:
Take away notes:
- Pitch counts are important
- don’t allow your child to play “year-round”
- it’s all about fatigue
- have a 2 – 3 month, “no-throwing”, rest period
- don’t allow your child to play in more than one league at a time
- 5 fold increase in shoulder / elbow injuries requiring surgery
Shoulder Pain Patients Regain Full Range of Motion
March 16, 2011
We received the following email from Dr. Steven Green of the NOVA Headache and Chronic Pain Center:
“I love The Rotator for its ability to have the patient perform the complex motions necessary to regain full ROM and use of the shoulder joint complex post surgery. I have used this successfully on myself and many of my patients. If I were to change but one thing with this valuable tool it would be the material from which it is made. Regrettably, the flimsy materials make it a difficult sale as patient’s are often reticent to plunk down the 60-80.00 required to make the purchase. As we can all agree, the science behind the unit, the software instructions, etc all go into the cost and the effectiveness is without dispute. The problem is in demonstrating the value proposition to a member of the laity who is considering the purchase without the benefit of the esoteric knowledge behind the invention. Instead, their concern is for the durability and heft of the instrument even though -again, we can all agree – that this has nothing to do with the effectiveness.”
Dr. Steven M. Green
NOVA Headache and Chronic Pain Center
The Rotater is Guaranteed 100% – No Questions Asked
The Rotater Works - it's that simple!
NOTE: The flimsiness that Dr. Green is speaking of is referring to the ability of the Rotater handle to twist. This twist is very important to someone who is rehabbing a sore shoulder. Basically the twisting allows for a buffer in the transference of motion / force and is purposely designed into the Rotater. It does not affect the durability of the Rotater which is why the Rotater is guaranteed 100% for any kind of breakage!! ALSO, the Rotater’s strength and durability has been tested by the continued use of many professional athletes and world class powerlifters. This was my response to Dr. Green:
“Hi Dr. Green,
Thanks for your quick response!! I’m glad to hear your shoulder (as well as those of your patients) has responded positively to the Rotater. You are absolutely correct in your description of hesitation some people exhibit when they learn the price of the Rotater. However, what we’ve found is that after using the Rotater and realizing they can stretch themselves, price often becomes a non-issue.
I’m not sure if you’re aware of it or not, but we guarantee the Rotater – 100% to the user’s satisfaction – no questions asked. If our client is not happy, we’re not happy and will refund their money. Basically they can try the Rotater and if they still don’t feel it’s worth the price, they can get all their money back. “
Chris Melton
Joint Mechanix, LLC
Mobile: 334-444-4468
Email: cfmelton@theRotater.com
Site: http://theRotater.com
Here are Dr. Green’s final thoughts:
“Thank you for the valuable information. I was unaware of the fact you provided a no hassle money back guarantee. I will be careful to explain that the next time a patient could benefit from your device.”
Dr. Steven M. Green
NOVA Headache and Chronic Pain Center
Shoulder Wall Slides with Band
February 28, 2011
Here’s a simple, effective shoulder exercise you can do anywhere. What do you need?
- a wall
- some resistive exercise tubing
Thanks to Eric Cressey for another great video. Please visit ShoulderPerformance.com to learn about Optimal Shoulder Performance – a dvd produced by Mike Reinold and Eric Cressey, two of the premier shoulder gurus in the fitness world.
Labral Tear Rehab with the Rotater
October 9, 2010
At first glance the simplicity of the Rotater is deceiving. But when you begin to apply the first stretch all doubts of it’s effectiveness vanish. That’s the reason we receive calls and emails from Rotater fans like this:
I have coached for 42 years and had to have a labral repair in my shoulder. 
After trying therapy, I still had very little range of motion. I bought the Rotater online, and after about a week, my range of motion increased significantly.
I have told my doctor, athletic trainers, etc. about the Rotater and recommend it without reservation.
John R. Wilson
Piedmont, AL.
Editor of The Healthy Minute is thankful for the Rotater
July 20, 2010
“Who is Pete Genot?”
- the Founder and Editor of The Healthy Minute…a free on-line newsletter publishing the latest breakthroughs in the health industry
- Pete is a former college football player
- He has earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees from The University of Toledo
- He’s an avid a motorcycle rider
“Here are my thoughts…
Pete Genot - editor of The Healthy Minute
- I’m sure glad you included the video…I think I would have been lost if I just had to follow the diagrams on the instruction sheet.
- After a few days of watching the videos and following along with the exercises, I was able catch on. They were very easy to learn and can be done in less than 15 minutes per day.
- I have been using The Rotater along with the Strong-arm Attachment for the past 30 days, and I couldn’t be happier!
I injured my right shoulder over a year and a half ago in a bad motorcycle accident. I was traveling on the highway at 60 mph when some debris in the road caused my motorcycle to throw me over the handlebars. I flew thru the air head-over-heals, and the initial impact was on my right shoulder. This caused a severe separation of the shoulder, fractured ribs and various other bruises and abrasions. I tumbled approximately the length of a football field, passing thru the fast lane before finally landing in the center median.
My orthopedic surgeon decided against surgery, and instead recommended physical therapy. When I first started PT, I was in tremendous pain, and had very little range of motion and strength. After several months of therapy, I was able to regain about 90% of my range of motion, although I still suffered from pain and weakness. My doctor said this was something I would just have to live with the rest of my life.
So, after my insurance ran out, I continued to do my rehab at home and slowly regained much of my strength over the next year.
Although my shoulder was much stronger, there were exercises that I just could not do (like barbell bench press) because the pain was just too great. So, I limited myself to doing exercises using light enough weights and specific (limited) ranges of motion that did not cause pain.
The problem was, the more I worked out, the more range of motion I lost and the more pain I felt. Over a year after the accident, I was still feeling enough pain that is limited not only the things I enjoy doing (working out, playing basketball, playing baseball with my kids), but also “normal” activities like sleeping, putting on a shirt or combing my hair. I was resigned to the fact that I would just always be in pain and would have to live with certain physical limitations.
But that all changed when I started using The Rotater.
After doing the stretching exercises the very first day, I noticed that my shoulder really felt better. I was shocked. You see, I was pretty skeptical that this “contraption” would really be able to help me. I already exercised and did some “basic” shoulder stretches the PT taught me, so I didn’t think this funny looking piece of plastic could do any better.
Boy…I’m sure glad I was wrong!
I didn’t realize that the muscles, ligaments and tendons The Rotater helps were so different than the ones I use to do a dumbell press or lateral raise. Those exercises actually hurt, while the one I do with The Rotater give me RELIEF.
I currently use The Rotater to stretch my shoulder about 5 days per week, and I use the Strong-arm Attachment to do strengthening exercises 2 – 3 times per week.
Since I started following this program, I have improved the strength and stability of the shoulder, increased my range of motion to nearly 100% of what it was before the accident and… more importantly…have greatly reduced the amount of pain I feel in and around the shoulder.
This has allowed me to do the things I enjoy again…like shooting a basketball, throwing a baseball to my son, or lifting my 2-year old daughter in the air…without as much pain.
I owe you much thanks!”
Sincerely,
Pete Genot
http://thehealthyminute.com/
You can learn all about Pete on his Facebook page or by following him on Twitter.
Disclosure: Pete was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
