World Class Athletic Performance Coach Impressed with the Rotater
July 13, 2010
A few months ago we sent a Rotater to Doug Fioranelli for testing and evaluation. Doug is one of the premier personal trainers in the world and has trained high school, Olympic and professional athletes. Check out Doug’s testimonials! Here are some of Doug’s qualifications:
- Doug has Master’s degree in Kinesiology
Doug Fioranelli - World Class Performance Trainer
- he has been published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
- Doug is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- he is a Certified Olympic Weightlifting Club Coach through the USA Weightlifting Association (USAW)
- he is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor under Pavel Tsatsouline (RKC Level II)
- Doug is a Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN)
Doug Fioranelli gives his opinion of the Rotater
“I had the opportunity to use The Rotater for several months now and I have to say this is an amazing product. It is very simple to use and easy to understand. Pretty much get it out of the box and you are ready to go.
I think it is very important for people to realize that joints do not move in the exact same pattern even when essentially performing the same motion. It is a huge advantage to expose, strengthen, and mobilize the shoulder joint and its muscles in as many movement patterns as possible to ensure their optimal strength, stability and performance. The Rotater allows for unlimited angles to stretch, mobilize and strengthening the joint and muscles around the shoulder to maintain its movement and integrity.
I found The Rotater to be a great tool and have even loaned mine out to friends who were having shoulder inhibition and pain. I highly recommend that you add this fantastic tool to your arsenal and keep your shoulder joints mobile, strong and healthy for life.
Pros:
- Simple to use and easy to understand. Pretty much get it out of the box and you are ready to go, I like that.
- The unlimited angles for stretching and strengthening. I think it is very important for people to realize that generally joints do not move in the same pattern even when essentially performing the same motion. It is a huge advantage to expose, strengthen, and mobilize the joint and muscles in as many movement patterns as possible to ensure their optimal strength, stability and performance
- I like how easy it is to stretch and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder when the arm is placed behind the back. It is VERY difficult to do this without The Rotater. I was surprised to see how limited my right side was until I used it and I was able to gain some ROM using it.
CONS: (I am being very very nit picky, I think it is a great product)
- Plastic frame could be a little stronger. I did not break mine but I did almost step on it getting out of bed and could have cracked it. I also felt it “flex” sometimes when I do certain movements. Maybe just a little harder plastic would be good for future frames.
- I think the elastic strengthening band could be a little easier to adjust when switching angles and tension. I think instead of closed loops on the frame and untying it each time, maybe an open “bulb-shaped” slot could work where the elastic could just drop down and secure itself in there
- My DVD sound only worked on the main menu page, not sure if it was just mine or a few of them.”
Doug Fioranelli
Rise Above Performance Training
If you like Twitter, then be sure to follow Doug – @RiseAboveStr…you can check out his Facebook Page or see all his videos on YouTube.
Notes: The Rotater is guaranteed against breakage and will be replaced at no charge if you ever break or damage yours – NO MATTER HOW THE DAMAGE OCCURS!
Disclosure: Doug was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
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The Rotater is Patented as a Shoulder Therapeutic Apparatus
June 14, 2010
Congratulations to Joint Mechanix Co-owner and my best friend, Scott Kay. During the week of May 18, Scott was awarded patent #7717834 for the Rotater.
Shoulder stretching tool is patented
Designed to increase internal and external rotation for a person who’s going through shoulder rehab, the Rotater has become the “go – to” shoulder prehab / rehab tool for athletes who want to stretch, strengthen and condition their shoulders for increased shoulder performance.
NATA
We will be in Philadelphia (June 22 – 25) for the National Athletic Trainer Association annual conference. If you will be attending, please stop by booth #651, try the Rotater and introduce yourself – we’d love to meet you. If the past is any indication, we’ll be busy demonstrating the Rotater and answering questions.
Fitness Pro says, ” the Rotater is Awesome “
May 16, 2010
Recently, I had the opportunity to get the Rotater to Joey Atlas to use, evaluate and share with his clients. So, who is Joey Atlas?
- a health and fitness professional with a MS in Exercise Physiology
- the Amazon.com bestselling author of ‘Fatness to Fitness’ and several other successful programs
- former consultant to Pepsi-Cola’s Corporate Fitness Program
- inventor of the Atlas Gym Unit and his own organic fitness drink – Atlas Juice
Fitness Pro - Joey Atlas
Joey Atlas’ Response to the Rotater
“Just had a chance to take a close look at the Rotater. I must let you know – over the years I’ve been asked to evaluate many products and devices. Many have been ‘ok’ and a few have been great. I have to categorize the Rotater as awesome, plain and simple… And here’s why.
My experience in the rehab and fitness field has taken me many places and exposed me to many different people and programs. One of those being the golf and tennis crowd. Both in rehab and post rehab (performance).
I’ve always been big on proper shoulder conditioning. And developed my own protocols and ‘methods’ with tools that already existed. What the Rotater does is allow me to develop programs for clients – and, most importantly, give them one tool to allow them to continue with their program.
Adherence is a huge challenge in our field and anything that can get a patient or client to stick with their program when they go off on their own is absolutely priceless. The Rotater allows this to happen perfectly. It removes so many obstacles – and promotes long term results and improvements.
As an inventor and product developer myself, I must tip my hat to you in a big way for creating something so simple in concept yet so versatile in practice and valuable in terms of transitioning a client to doing their own training for long term performance and fitness.”
All the best,
Joey Atlas
www.JoeyAtlas.com
Get more Joey Atlas
If you’re a “Twitterholic” like me, you can follow Joey on Twitter by clicking this link – @JoeyAtlas. You can also friend Joey on Facebook.
Disclosure: Joey was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
Trainer “Wowed” by the Rotater
March 3, 2010
“I’ve been in the strength & conditioning, fitness, bodybuilding, and training game for a while now – 16+ years. Needless to say, I’ve been around the block a time or two. I’ve had some shoulder issues in the past, and have fixed it all on my own.
Working Class Trainer - Matt Wiggins
I’ve still got very strong shoulders, and rehab/prehab work such as banded pull-aparts and cuban presses are a regular part of my workouts, as well as what I recommend to others. However, my shoulder flexibility still isn’t quite what I’d like.
Then I got The Rotater.
In a word – “wow”. By doing nothing more than some of the basic stretching exercises, my Range of Motion (on both internal and external rotation on both shoulders) had increased by the 3rd day.
My shoulders feel looser and healthier than they have in a long time. What a great product!”
Matt “Wiggy” Wiggins
http://www.workingclassfitness.com
http://www.workingclasscardioworkout.com
Shoulder Tool Recognized by Muscle & Fitness
February 18, 2010
the Rotater is "Gear of the Month"
The Rotater has been included in the April 2010 edition of Muscle and Fitness magazine as “Gear of the Month”. From the article on page 40:
“…With the Rotater you can easily stretch and train these vital stabilizers and dramatically reduce your chance of injury….”
Thanks to our Fans
We’d like to thank all the people who’ve taken the time to test and review the Rotater as well as all the people that emailed their testimonials to us. Also, there are the countless people who have connected with us on Twitter ( @theRotater ) and the people who have joined the Rotater Fan Page on Facebook.
You’ve all been incredible. Thank you for spreading the word and sharing your experiences.
Shoulder Rehab Device comes to Canada
February 17, 2010
Joint Mechanix, LLC is proud to announce the Rotater, the #1 shoulder rehab and stretching device, is now available in Canada.
Canadain distributor for the #1 shoulder rehab and stretching device
Gary Schatz at Rotater-Canada has become the exclusive distributor of the Rotater in Canada, eliminating international shipping charges for our customers to the north.
If you live in Canada and want to purchase the Rotater, but have been putting if off due to high international shipping rates – your wait is over. Visit Rotater-Canada and get your Rotater today!
Thanks, Jason Ferruggia!
December 22, 2009
No B.S. Strength & Training Info
I want to send a special “thank you” to Jason Ferruggia at Renegade Strength & Conditioning for including the Rotater in his list of “20 Holiday Gifts That Don’t Suck”. Jason has compiled a list of outstanding products relating to fitness, recovery and working out.
We’ re thrilled that some of the “big guns” of the fitness industry are taking note of the Rotater and it’s application as a shoulder rehab / prehab and stretching device for competitive athletes.
Zach Even-Esh talks about the Rotater
October 21, 2009
Several months ago, I contacted Zach Evenesh and asked him if he’d be interested in evaluating the Rotater. Who is Zach Evenesh?
hardcore, underground strength coach
- the owner of The Underground Strength Coach Gymnasium – a hard core athletic training facility located in Edison, NJ
- Zach holds a BA in Health & Physical Education as well as an MA in Health Education
- wrote ‘The Ultimate Underground Training Manual‘, which has sold around the world
- His clientele consists of high school & college athletes, MMA fighters, Military & Law Enforcement personnel
- Zach is also a regular writer for TapouT Magazine, Men’s Fitness Magazine (as well being part of the Men’s Fitness Training Team) and was recently featured in Muscle & Fitness Magazine
Although he’s considered one of the premier strength coaches who’s constantly traveling and working, Zach responded to my email right away and said he’d be happy to give the Rotater a try.
Here is Zach’s response after using the Rotater:
The premier underground strength training website
“Chris -
The Rotater is an excellent tool for prehabbing and rehabbing the overall shoulder joint. Our athletes have been using it before and after their workouts, especially our Baseball players and they love it. The Rotater puts them in the perfect position for safety and proper execution which makes things easier for us to let them get at it.
Without a doubt, The Rotater should be part of every athlete’s shoulder prehab and health program.”
In Strength,
Zach Even – Esh
http://undergroundstrengthcoach.com
Disclosure: Zach was provided with a Rotater at no charge. His testimonial was voluntary and not required.
Premier Track Coach Reviews Shoulder Rehab Device
September 22, 2009
Mike Young
Mike Young is founder and owner of ELITETRACK.COM, co-owner of Human Performance Consulting and coach of the HPC Elite Track Team. That alone gives him a ton of credibility, but he also:
- holds a PhD in Biomechanics
- has coached at LSU and Ohio University before serving as the sprints and decathlon coach at Army
- served as an instructor or adjunct professor at Ohio University, LSU, and the University of North Carolina
- has lectured for the Chinese Track and Field Association and USA Speed Skating
- participated in 3 Olympics – as an athlete (Lake Placid), as a sport scientist (Colorado Springs and Chula Vista), and as a coach (Colorado Springs)
Several months ago, Mike agreed to evaluate the Rotater. Here are some of the excerpts from the review he posted on his blog – The Rotater and Shoulder Injuries.
…Unlike most of the shoulder stretching and strengthening variations for internal and external rotation that are used in shoulder rehab / prehab, the ones that the Rotater places the athlete in are much less awkward on the shoulder joint because it helps to stabilize the elbow in the appropriate position, limits movement to the shoulder joint while still permitting enough play to at the elbow joint to ensure the stretching and strengthening isn’t turned in to something robotic..
…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…
Here’s the complete Rotater review and comments.
