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 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.
Another Rotater Success Story
December 20, 2009
The ROTATER: The Skinny by Michael James
I first heard of The Rotater from Chris Melton on Twitter. He had seen where after twenty five years of racing motocross I was pretty much done and beaten up. I was dealing with a shoulder ailment and he said he wanted to send me a product he thought would help. I was pretty skeptical at first since I didn’t know where he was coming from but Chris turned out to be the real deal…and his shoulder rehab device, The Rotater, is also the real deal.
First off, the Rotater, like all great ideas, is so simple you wonder why you didn’t invent it yourself. The device in basic terms is used to help people recover from shoulder injuries and or rotator cuff issues. The Rotater allows the patient to use the device by themselves if they are dexterous enough or with the aid of an assistant to help them through the ranges of motions needed for a properly functioning shoulder. I won’t go into how to use the device for space’s sake but you can find all the info you need at http://therotater.com/wp/.
The shoulder is acutally composed of several joints
A little background on the shoulder joint: First off, the shoulder isn’t really a joint like the knee, hip, or elbow. The shoulder is a series of tendons and muscles that pass between, through and around the collar bone, and shoulder blades.
There is no ‘joint’ so to speak and this is what allows the shoulder its 360 degree mobility. Because of this mobility, the shoulder is the weakest joint in the body. It is easily injured and the most common injury among athletes is a rotator cuff tear. When an injury occurs to the shoulder, mobility is limited because pain stops you from moving it in the direction of the injury. The upper shoulder attaches to a host of muscles including the traps, pectorals, and upper back muscles but for now let’s stick with the rotator area. This is where most athletes suffer overuse injuries or like Chris and myself, high speed impact related injuries. Motorcycle racers tend to fall on their shoulders as they roll to avoid injuring more vital areas of the body. Chris mentioned that the idea for the Rotater came to his business partner, Scott Kay, while recuperating from his own shoulder injury.
Necessity is the mother of invention and The Rotater works as advertised. It helped me in early 2009 get from not being unable to lift my arm even to shoulder height because of the tightness and pain in the injured area. It wasn’t a fresh injury but an old one that didn’t really go away. I am not going to say The Rotater by itself healed me; I was already in a rehab for the shoulder but once I started using it the PTs at the well known rehab started telling me they saw quick improvement. I didn’t mention The Rotater to them but each week when I went to them I was worlds better than the week before. Why, you might ask. The Rotater in my case was an excellent stretching device. A shoulder that is too tight and knotted up will not respond to any treatment. Only when my PT Karen mentioned that I had excellent flexibility in the shoulder did I mention that I was secretly using The Rotator during the rest of the week.
She and the staff became curious as to what a “Rotater” was. When I brought the device to them they were as puzzled as to how to use it. After a five minute lesson they all got the hang of it just as I did. Once past the tender stage of the injury, The Rotater is a good tool to start the strengthening phase of recovery. The device has “cut out slots” on the arm to increase or decrease the resistance on your shoulder as you use it. My unit came with an attachment of surgical hosing which helped me gain some strength back after the mobility came back.
The Rotater will help anyone up to and including elite athletes regain their flexibility post injury and send them into the strengthening phase. This in turn will allow them to hit the weight room and full training sooner than later. Once back up to full strength, the only drawback with The Rotater is that is cannot be used soley as a strength training device. It then reverts back to a flexibility device.
As I mentioned I had more or less parked the motocross bike and taken up road cycling. According to the head PT, that is about the worst thing one can do to a shoulder or with an injured shoulder. The necessities of road cycling mean one is hunched over, weight on their shoulders with arms extended for several hours at a time.
This body position wreaked havoc on my shoulder when I tried to get on the bike too soon but semi daily workouts with The Rotater had me back to doing light weights, then heavier weights then actual riding. I battled back from almost three months of being out of work and off the bike to a high point of an eighty-five mile, yup you read right, an 85 mile bicycle ride. I still use mine once a week to keep things fresh and moving smoothly. I didn’t write these words as a writer who gets paid to write things, I wrote these words because this is my personal Rotater success story. Thank you Chris Melton for following through with a terrific product in The Rotater.
Michael James
Who is Michael James?
Michael James
Michael is an avid motocross rider, a hardcore road-racing cyclist and a freelance writer. His articles have appeared in:
- Hudson Valley Motocross News
- Racer X Illustrated (paper)
- Cycle News
- MX East
- MX America,
- mxlarge.com
- motonews.com
- mxnewsfeed.com
Michael James was accepted into the prestigious Major Taylor Iron Riders club in late 2009.
We’re Proud to Announce Our Australian Distributor for the Rotater
December 14, 2009
First it was:
Australian distributor for the Rotater - shoulder rehab & stretching device
- BodyLab in New Zealand
- then ShoulderCentric in the United Kingdom
- then theRotater.co.kr in South Korea
AND now we’re proud to announce that theRotater.com.au has become our newest distributor for the Rotater.
Bob Guthrie Tells Why He Became a Rotater Distributor
“Hi, I’m Bob Guthrie.
I have a genetic disposition to getting Frozen Shoulders (Adhesive Capsulitus) and I’m just coming out of my second one. The whole process takes 18-24 months and I have physio every week.
I’m a computer programmer and spend a lot of hours each day sitting, typing, mousing – all very counterproductive to my rehabilitation.
Recently I bought The Rotater and progress was immediate.
I keep it nearby and from time to time through the day spend a minute or so stretching, and strengthening the stabilisers.
I’m so happy with the results that I decided to help other Australians by stocking and supplying The Rotater and ancilliary products.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to hearing from you.”
Bob Guthrie
If you live in Australia and would like to purchase the Rotater without paying international shipping charges, then please visit http://www.theRotater.com.au today.
The Rotater Christmas Bundle Special Deal
December 9, 2009
The Green Rotater + Strong Arm Kit + Rotater Pad
SORRY – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Please visit our SPECIALS page to see our current special deals.
Here’s a fantastic Christmas gift for the shoulder rehab patient, golfer or athlete in your life.
- The Green Rotater – plus
- The Strong Arm Kit – plus
- The Rotate Pad
Unbelievable – $62.29!!!
We’ve cut the price 20% to $62.29! Don’t put it off any longer get your Rotater today – your shoulder will thank you.
Rotater Fans Speak Out
“I have been meaning to send you guys a message because your product is amazing!..” – discover why the Rotater is so amazing
2003 – 2005 UC Davis NCAA Div I Cyclist (Category A)
Brent Crangle
Shoulder Flexibility for Powerlifters?
November 21, 2009
Mike Bridges – Powerlifting Superstar
Mike Bridges - Powerlifting's "Living Legend"
I had the opportunity to meet Mike and Chris Bridges, this past June in San Antonio at the National Athletic Trainer Association’s (NATA) annual meeting. We were enjoying breakfast in the restaurant of our hotel when Mike and Chris sat down at the table next to us. Mike’s hard to “not notice”, so we introduced ourselves and struck up a conversation.
Mike and Chris are “good” people who’re easy to get to know. If you ever see them, don’t be afraid to say “Hi”.
IPF World Champion uses the Rotater
During our conversations that weekend, we introduced Mike to the Rotater – our shoulder rehab and stretching device. Mike gave it a quick try and said he’d like to take one home. After several months, we received the following email:
“I must say that the simplicity of the tool almost lends itself to skepticism but one try and any athlete will appreciate the benefit of the stretch. It’s so simple but effective. I use it all the time to relieve the shoulder stress of bench pressing and after seeing how effective it is I have introduced other lifters to it as well. A friend of mine recently had shoulder surgery and didn’t think he’d ever be able to bench press competitively again. He was amazed at how easy it is to use the Rotater and after using it he is convinced that he will recover fully and be competing again soon.
Even without any injury, this tool is a great to stretch the shoulders prior to squatting too. It allows you to get under the bar much more easily and without pain, even after bench pressing.
One of the best things about this tool is its’ portability. Being lightweight it is easily packable for traveling or just to carry in your gym bag to have it handy when you (or others) might need it.”
Mike Bridges
18 time National/14 time World Champion Powerlifter
Free DVD for training the Athletic Shoulder
November 3, 2009
First, let me be clear – I am not being paid to promote this free DVD.
I met Eric Beard in Atlanta about six months ago while he was in town performing a workshop for personal trainers. Eric’s qualifications are incredible:
- Senior Master Instructor at National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Adjunct Faculty at California University of Pennsylvania
- Head Athletic Performance Coach at New England Academy of Tennis
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Manual Therapist (LMT)
- Athletic Performance Enhancement Specialist
When I met Eric, two things about him really impressed me:
- his mission and passion is helping people
- he’s an informed, educated and charismatic speaker – he really grabs and holds your attention
You can really see Eric’s passion shine through in this video interview
The free stuff
If you’re a personal trainer, then visit Secrets and Staples of Training the Athletic Shoulder and sign up to receive your free DVD (note: YOU pay shipping & handling). It’s loaded (54 minutes) with information you can start using to help your clients – today!
Hey, it’s FREE! What are you waiting for?
If you want a live stream of free information, then follow Eric on Twitter – @ericbeard.
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
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.
