soupornuts.com answers questions about the Rotater
I am an entrepreneur involved in several business ventures. One of these projects involves the marketing and development of the Rotater, which I have mentioned several times.
Answering e-mail
After receiving a number of e-mails with questions about the Rotater, I thought it might be beneficial to post the questions and my answers here rather than continuing to answer each query individually.
1. Did I invent the Rotater?
No. The Rotater was invented by my business partner and friend, Scott Kay.
2. Why did Scott invent the Rotater?
Scott is a flat-track motorcycle racer. He’s a no-holds-barred, balls-to-the-wall, wide-open kind of guy. His competitive nature causes him to push himself and his motorcycle to the edge and has resulted in several physically damaging crashes.
His latest crash resulted in his third shoulder surgery. Physicians say that it is extremely difficult to break your shoulder blade (scapula). Scott has managed to break each of his on separate occasions.
Facing another long rehabilitation process, Scott started questioning his physical therapists about obtaining some shoulder equipment that he could use at home to supplement his prescribed physical therapy. They repeatedly told him that he already had everything that was available. This answer did not satisfy Scott, so he designed the Rotater.
3. When did he decide to patent and market the Rotater?
Initially, Scott had no intention of pursuing the opportunity. He had simply done what he needed to do in order to speed up his rehab process.
It was only after continued urging by his physical therapists that Scott decided to share his Rotater with the world.
4. What is the Rotater?
The Rotater can best be described as a personal stretching device for the shoulder.
5. How does the Rotater work?
This simple-looking device positions the arm while at the same time it allows you to control the degree of stretch. It is almost like having a trainer or therapist with you. In fact, it was Scott who said, “I knew it was a good shoulder device when I could feel the same sensations that I felt during my shoulder therapy sessions.” You can see a video demonstration here.
6. Who uses the Rotater?
The Rotater is being used by:
- physical therapists
- occupational therapists
- physicians
- orthopedic surgeons
- athletic trainers
- nurses
- strength and conditioning specialists
- golfers – see what 1StopForGolf.com says about the Rotater
- long drive champion
- pga teaching professionals
- professional baseball player
- volleyball players
- softball players
- swimmers
- competition rodeo roper (header)
- post-operative patients
- former NCAA cyclist
- breast cancer survivors
7. What is “Stretching Shoulders to Stretch Lives”? 
“Stretching Shoulders to Stretch Lives” is the tag line that marks our commitment to help breast cancer survivors by donating ten percent of the revenue of all “Pink Rotater” sales to help fund breast cancer research.
Essentially, when you buy a “Pink Rotater” to “Stretch your Shoulder”, we donate ten percent of the selling price for research “to Stretch Lives”.
soupornuts’ reasons to click - #6
The proliferation of information on the web results in a multitude of fast, free and fun places to interact. My “reasons to click” series is devoted to spreading the word about web sites, blogs and articles/posts that I find interesting, helpful and/or fun. So far, I have not received much feedback as to whether my readers find this information to be of any use. Give me a comment or two. Do I continue with this series or not? You make the call.
1. We’re having a baby!
I’m not sure that everyone knows, but my wife and I are expecting our third child. You’d think that by now, I’d have all this baby stuff worked out and be completely knowledgeable about everything. And you’d be right. My wife on the other hand is full of questions because this will be our first baby boy. Where do you find out about:
- Pregnancy weight gain? I haven’t gained much but my wife seems concerned.
- Baby health
- When to call a doctor?
- Baby naming? It seems that there are some rules.
- Much more
…gurgle. That’s right. Gurgle is the name of an extensive site all about babies, having babies, naming babies, caring for babies and a whole lot more.
2. Hard to find 800 numbers
Do you need to contact a company and:
- can’t find their 800 number on their web site
- they don’t have a web site
- it’s just too much trouble to sift through the mountain of information
Click on over to HARD TO FIND 800 NUMBERS. Not only do they provide numbers, they also provide a way for you to submit helpful numbers that you’ve discovered.
3. My office is full of sticky notes
I use sticky notes. They’re surrounding me right now. In fact, the only thing that I use more than sticky notes is a yellow highlighter. Why don’t I use sticky notes for remembering that thing that I wanted to remember on that site I was checking out the other day? I can now that I’ve found MyStickies, a Web 2.0 application that is FREE.
I’ve started using it and it looks like it is going to be a great application.
4. A much needed history lesson
The passage of time clouds the memory. A little over two hundred years ago, our forefathers laid the foundation for a great nation. Eric Sanders at Brainwavers is on a mission to remind us of the true cost of our freedom to sit here and read or write about any issue that crosses our minds without the fear of being arrested, tortured and/or killed. Tune in for more.
5. Bold and shameless self-promotion
1StopForGolf has featured the Rotater as the “GOLF PRODUCT OF THE MONTH” in their most recent e-newsletter. The Rotater is a brand new, revolutionary shoulder rehabilitation and stretching device that has caused quite a buzz among those who have tried it.
Scott Kay and I formed our company (Joint Mechanix) a few months ago to promote, market and distribute the Rotater, which Scott invented to help him during rehabilitation from shoulder surgery. We have been to a number physical therapy conferences where the Rotater has received high marks and great praises. Though we have been receiving a number of testimonials attesting to the effectiveness of the Rotater, this is our first mention in the press.
We are also very proud to announce that we have been able to produce a “Pink Rotater” that is accompanied by our new “Strong Arm” attachment. This has been an “high-priority” project that will allow Joint Mechanix to help breast cancer survivors while at the same time allow us to help fund breast cancer research.
Tag, I’m it - The Pink Rotater - 1stopforgolf.com
I have been tagged – twice. Brad Bagget at JuiceofChampions and Tristan Loo of SynergyInstituteOnline have each tagged me to participate in The Think Different Challenge.
The Think Different Challenge was started by Peter at I will change your life . com. Peter’s premise, though simple is very profound. Choose something in your life that you are currently viewing as a negative situation and re-frame your perspective so that this negative situation becomes a positive opportunity.
The Think Different Rules
- Write a new blog post in which you “think different”. Follow my suggestions above, or be a bit different and interpret the challenge the way you want.
- State that the post is a part of the Think Different Challenge and include a link and/ or trackback to this post so that readers know the rules of the challenge. Feel free to use the above banner (inspired, of course, by Seth Godin).
- Include a link and/ or trackback to the blogger who tagged you.
- At the end of your post, go ahead and tag some fellow bloggers. Don’t forget to email them to let them know they have been tagged.
- That’s it! Just sit back and enjoy reading peoples’ responses to the challenge.
My Think Different Situation
I am a morning person. I love the mornings. Most of the time, I’m up by 4:00 a.m. and hit the ground wide open. I’m loud, excited and as my wife says, “obnoxious”. Only in the mornings, of course.
My wife on the other hand is not a morning person. She wakes up in stages – if she must get up. She does not wake up immediately, it’s more like waking up a little at a time.
- Stage 1: Hit the snooze button at least two times, but preferably multiple times.
- Stage 2: Change from a horizontal position of inactivity to a vertical position of inactivity – in other words get out of bed and sit down to rest.
- Stage 3: Frown at anyone who speaks to you and no matter how quietly they speak, complain that it is too loud.
- Stage 4: Go to the bathroom a start the shower. Don’ t get in – just start the water.
- Stage 5: Sit down to rest.
- Stage 6: Get into the shower and stay there for at least ten minutes
- Stage 7: Get out of the shower, functionally awake but looking at the bed longingly every time you pass it.
- Stage 8: Eat some breakfast and begin to interact with others.
Until just recently I have believed that my wife’s actions were a matter of choice. I believed that she just enjoyed being grumpy, ill and slow. Not anymore.
I have two daughters. The youngest wakes up just like me. Okay, mostly like me, but my oldest daughter is exactly like my wife. She is not, in any way shape or form, a morning person and regardless of my attempts to helping her rise in a good mood, she would rather just wake up at her speed.
My revelation? Maybe the way we wake up in the morning is hardwired into our DNA. Sometimes people don’t want to be excited, encouraged or in a good mood. They just want you to be there – sharing life with them.
I’m still “raring to go” in the mornings, but my youngest daughter and I try to keep it between us.
I Tag
I’d like to tag Daylle Deanna Schwartz of Lessons from a Recovering Doormat.
The Pink Rotater
The “Pink Rotater” became a reality this week. Though there are still some updates that need to be made to the logistics of handling orders as well as some cosmetic changes that are being worked out on the Rotater web site, we are excited to have reached this stage.
I visited with several physical therapists yesterday, all of whom expressed praise for their experiences with the Rotater.
The Rotater – “New Golf Product of the Month”
I received an email from Derek Highley late Thursday with a link to a newsletter that he publishes. When I clicked on the link, I was thrilled to discover that the Rotater had been chosen as the “New Golf Product of the Month” in a monthly newsletter put out by 1stopforgolf.com.
Words cannot begin to express the pride and encouragement that I feel right now. Thank you all for your support.
The “Pink Rotater” to help breast cancer is now available!
If you read this blog, then you know that I am an entrepreneur. One of the major projects that I am involved in right now is the Rotater. The Rotater is a shoulder rehabilitation and stretching device that:
- provides a way for post-op shoulder patients to participate in their rehab
- helps those who suffer from limited shoulder mobility to regain their range of motion
- allows athletes to self-stretch their shoulders before and after physical activity
- is now allowing us to give something to help breast cancer patients
“Stretching Shoulders to Stretch Lives”
I am pleased to announce that we are now offering our “Pink Rotater”. This is simply a pink version of our already popular shoulder rehab and stretching device, with a couple of added bonuses:
- For every “Pink Rotater” sold, we (Joint Mechanix, LLC) will donate 10% of the revenues to help fund breast cancer
research. - With every “Pink Rotater” sold, we will be including our new “Strong Arm Accessory” at no additional charge. This accessory will soon be available on our web site, if you have already purchased a Rotater.
The need to help
Most people, and until recently, I was one of them, don’t realize the many complications associated with breast cancer. One of these complications can involve the loss of the range of motion of the shoulder. This is due to the removal of the lymph nodes under the arm, which is often a part of the treatment protocol for breast cancer patients.
Due to immobility during the healing process as well as complications that may result from lymphedema, a loss of the range of motion in the affected shoulder can result. The Rotater works very well in helping to regain shoulder function and flexibility.
The Rotater and wings in Daytona
I have just returned from the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s annual conference in Daytona, where my partner, Scott Kay, and I, were promoting the Rotater. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Rotater, it is a new and unique shoulder rehabilitation and stretching device that is amazing everyone who tries it.
The Rotater originally began as a way for Scott to accelerate the recovery and rehabilitation process after having his shoulder surgically repaired. Not only did the Rotater help Scott recover faster, but it is being recognized by athletes (specifically baseball players, swimmers, golfers, tennis players and softball players), athletic trainers, physical therapists and strength and conditioning coaches as the optimal means for effectively self-stretching the shoulder.
Our promotion of the Rotater is simple. We just have to show the people how to use it and then step back and watch the “aha” moment. The Rotater sells itself. Over and over, we hear, “this is ingenious”, “I wish that I had thought of this”, “this is fantastic!”, “wow, this is incredible”, “it’s so simple, yet so effective” and “I can’t wait to show this to _________”.
While in Daytona, Scott and I stopped in a “hole in the wall” restaurant called SANTORA’S at the Ocean Walk. It’s not much to look at, but that’s not why you want to go to this restaurant anyway. You want to go for the wings. They are fantastic! I placed an order for ten wings, a slice of pizza and some fries. I was unable to eat the pizza or fries due to the size of the wings.
The wings were incredibly large. They looked like they had come from a turkey or something. They were, by far, the largest chicken wings that I have ever seen. But that’s not all – the wing sauce flavor was great as well. If you are in Daytona and you like wings, don’t miss the opportunity to drop by SANTORA’S to eat the biggest and best wings you’ll ever have. While you are there say hi to Chris and Brian – they provide great service and some laughs.
Reconstructed site and a new blog
Today is Sunday, July 8 and my partner and I have been working for two days to get the Rotater site up-to-date and functional. Plus, we have created a blog ( Shoulder Performance & Rehab ) to help us spread the word about our revolutionary shoulder rehabilitation device. Click over and let me know what you think.
We were very encouraged by the response that we received at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) conference in Denver last week and hope to continue to get positive responses.
There is a lot of work left ahead of us, but I feel that we can accomplish our dreams. Besides, I just can’t give up. It’s just not in me.
MEDIOCRITY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!
Back from Denver
After a grueling, but productive week, I (soupornuts – aka Chris Melton) am back! As I’ve mentioned or alluded to a number of times in my blog postings, I am an entrepreneur and am involved in several business ventures. This past week took me to Denver and the national convention (or conference) of the American Physical Therapists Association.
My business partner (Scott Kay) and I were at the conference to introduce and promote our new shoulder rehabilitation device, the Rotater. Everyone at the show was great. We were welcomed and made to feel at ease with both the other exhibitors and the conference attendees. The Rotater was also a big hit!
While at the show, I met some great people, who have great products and provided us with invaluable information:
David Baruch – The CEO of ISO-DIAGNOSTICS SOFTWARE LLC – (muscular and range of motion testing software)
David was positioned right next to us at the conference and was a tremendous source of insight and help. His product, a software package, provides the means to:
- create meaningful and accurate reports across a number of key areas
- can be used to record a patient’s progress
- can be used with a number of different measuring devices
Go to ISO Software for more information.
Brice York – The developer of the TriTask
Brice’s product is a measuring device that provides immediate feedback, allowing the tester to know exactly how much force is required to perform a specific task. This information not only gives the tester the initial workload forces required to perform the task in question, but also provides the basis for the accumulated workload placed on a worker performing a repetitive task over time.
This is a great product for anyone who wishes to determine or improve the ergonomics of a measurable task. How much force is really required to lift that box? If you really need to know, then the TriTask may be the tool for you.
Everyone at the show really made us feel at ease and welcome. Thanks to everyone.
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External Rotation with The Rotater
"Thanks to the rotater I was able to get back to work and not lose the use of my shoulder in this demanding profession."
- Officer D. Pesko
Internal Rotation withThe Rotater
"...The Rotater has become as much a part of my morning as my cup of coffee...Thanks for a great product!!"
Perry R. Green
Director of Instruction
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
Rotator Cuff Strengthening & Stabilization
"I just received the Rotater today and I am instantly convinced that every baseball player needs to have this tool in their arsenal! Not only is it simple to use, it does exactly what you expect it to do with no learning curve."
Coach Dan Huff, CSCS
www.baseballstrength.com
