Do You need the Rotater?
Can the Rotater help your shoulder?
Shoulder Rehab Patients who are in Physical Therapy Programs
Kevin Rausch, MPT, CSCS
People who are participating in shoulder rehab physical therapy programs, typically get a prescription to see their physical therapist three times a week. During physical therapy visits, your shoulder is stretched and your range of motion is increased. But – during the time between physical therapy visits, you are not able to stretch your shoulder properly and this lack of stretching results in decreased range of motion.
Participate in your shoulder rehab - get the Rotater!
When you return for your next physical therapy session, your therapist has to re-stretch your shoulder to recover the range of motion you lost while at home. This is why the shoulder rehabilitation process seems to take so long – it’s like taking two steps forward and one step back.
By using the Rotater, you can effectively self-stretch at home. And – being actively involved in your physical therapy assists your physical therapist’s efforts and maintains your range of motion. Using the Rotater at home can accelerate your rehab progress. You want to get back to normal living – doing the things that you enjoy – the simple, everyday tasks that we all take for granted. The Rotater will help you!
Immobilization decreases your shoulder range of motion
People who are post operative with surgically repaired shoulders
After surgery, your shoulder will probably be immobilized for a period of time. This immobilization allows the healing process to occur. However, during this time of restricted activity, scar tissue can develop in the shoulder joint causing decreased shoulder mobility.
When your orthopedic surgeon removes your restrictions and allows you to begin moving your newly-repaired shoulder, you may realize you no longer have the range of motion you once enjoyed.
It is likely your doctor will prescribe a program of physical therapy. By using the Rotater at home, in conjunction with your therapy, you can actively participate in your shoulder rehab and regain your shoulder flexibility.
Athletes at all levels
The Rotater is a ‘must have’ stretching and warm-up tool for all athletes. It may be the most important stretching device you’ll ever own. The Rotater:
- is portable and light-weight
- can be used at home, in your hotel room, at the gym, in the locker room, in the dugout, on the sidelines, in the bull pen, at the pool and on the field, track or golf course
- is the only shoulder stretching device that will duplicate the stretches performed by your athletic trainer
Athletes require shoulder flexibility and performance
There is no comparison. Once you feel the difference the Rotater makes in your shoulder performance – using the Rotater will become part of your daily stretching program. Don’t take chances with your shoulder – warm up and stretch with the Rotater!
The Rotater is being used by athletes from the high school level to players in professional football, professional tennis, professional baseball as well as PGA teaching professionals and the world record holder for long drive, Mike Dobbyn ( 551 yards! ).
Kenneth T. Cieslak, DC, ATC, CSCS
People with limited shoulder range of motion
As you become older…
- you don’t throw as many balls
- you don’t swim as many laps
- you don’t chop as much wood
- you don’t paint as many houses
…as you once did. You just don’t use the full range of motion of your shoulders anymore. As a result, your shoulder range of motion decreases. And because the mobility and range of motion of your shoulder is restricted, you feel limited as to what you can do around the house or yard.
shoulder pain can decrease your shoulder range of motion
The Rotater will help you. Used in the comfort of your home, the Rotater will increase your range of motion and strengthen your shoulder (with the Strong Arm attachment). This will enhance both your physical and emotional well-being.
Everyday tasks will become less difficult and less painful. Whether it’s getting out of bed in the morning or holding a precious newborn child, you deserve the full use of your shoulders.
Frozen shoulder – adhesive capsulitis
Frozen shoulder is a mystery – a painful mystery. No one has been able to determine its exact cause. Adhesive capsulitis affects people with diabetes and cardiac disease among other things. It’s also associated with a prolonged period of shoulder immobilization.
Pain is usually treated with non-streroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy is usually prescribed to restore shoulder mobility. The Rotater is the perfect tool to use in a home program for frozen shoulder.
If You have Shoulder Problems – You Need the Rotater!
***PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY STRETCHING PROGRAM. SHOW THE ROTATER TO YOUR PHYSCIAN OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRIOR TO USING IT TO SEE IF THE ROTATER CAN HELP YOU***
