| After a thorough physical examination, | | | | regular routine. |
| including x-rays, my Doctor diagnosed my arm | | | | |
| and shoulder pain as a rotator cuff tear and | | | | In the Ultimate Rotator Guide one of its most |
| naturally suggested immediate surgery. "The | | | | valued points is that Brain doesn't just |
| Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide" by | | | | write out how to do each motion, he has |
| Physical Therapist Brian Schiff has so far | | | | pictures of him actually performing each |
| saved me from having to go through that | | | | move. This is extremely helpful in showing |
| surgery. | | | | you the right form for each exercise. The |
| | | | right form is essential in making the motions |
| After I heard the Doctor's diagnosis and | | | | work for you. So, not only does he outline |
| suggestion, I searched the library and the | | | | how to do the moves in the eBook, he has |
| internet for non-surgical solutions. I may | | | | added pictures in all aspects of each move. |
| have found a possible answer. I started using | | | | In the very beginning of the eBook he answers |
| Brian Schiff's Training Guide and followed | | | | frequently asked questions that he knows from |
| his very explicit directions for the | | | | experience. |
| stretching, range of motion moves and | | | | |
| exercises. I am in week 2 of a 4-6 week | | | | Another invaluable part of getting his eBook |
| regime and have noticed a marked improvement. | | | | is that if you have any other questions you |
| | | | can email him. I did, and he always got back |
| In this article I am attempting to explain | | | | to me on the same day. |
| how this Training Guide has worked for me and | | | | |
| would suggest that you to try this method | | | | The Ultimate Rotator Guide is a truly concise |
| before considering surgery. | | | | map to overcoming shoulder pain. The eBook |
| | | | logically and easily pulls you through the |
| Brian Schiff graduated from The Ohio State | | | | process of using these exercises to eliminate |
| University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science | | | | pain in an attempt to avoid shoulder surgery. |
| degree of Physical Therapy in Allied Health | | | | |
| Professions. Since then, he has practiced as | | | | Do not think this will instantly heal you, it |
| a licensed physical therapist specializing in | | | | will take practice. You must do the |
| sports medicine. Through the National | | | | exercises on a consistent basis. It is |
| Strength and Conditioning Association, Brian | | | | critical that you follow the directions to |
| became a certified strength and conditioning | | | | achieve your goal of a pain free shoulder. |
| specialist (CSCS) in 1998. | | | | |
| | | | When I first started the program I thought |
| By doing the exercises in "The Ultimate | | | | that it was impossible to take this much time |
| Rotator Cuff Training Guide", I came to | | | | everyday. However, after the first week when |
| understand that it was a highly efficient | | | | I had practiced the moves it didn't take |
| system for relieving pain in the shoulder. | | | | nearly as much time as in the beginning. I |
| Brian Schiff put together the guide for | | | | was able to smoothly do all the moves in less |
| people with frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, | | | | than thirty minutes. |
| Rotator Cuff tendonitis, Rotator Cuff tears, | | | | |
| impingement or bursitis. | | | | Normally there are always some weaknesses in |
| | | | eBooks but I couldn't find any in the |
| Don't be intimidated by the fancy words, | | | | Ultimate Rotator Guide. My experience is |
| Brian explains what they all mean and how to | | | | that it is taking away most of my Rotator |
| use the exercises to alleviate pain. He goes | | | | Cuff pain and is keeping me away from Rotator |
| into a detailed description of each | | | | Cuff surgery. Remember, I am in week two and |
| particular problem and how to best use the | | | | much has been accomplished. |
| different exercises to your greatest | | | | |
| advantage. | | | | Wouldn't you use a program that would take |
| | | | away most, if not all of your shoulder pain? |
| There is one disadvantage. It is recommended | | | | If you want to learn how to strengthen your |
| that the stretching and range of motion moves | | | | shoulder and relieve your aching I would |
| be done everyday. To some this may seem | | | | highly recommend "The Ultimate Rotator |
| daunting, but it is definitely worth it to | | | | Training Guide". In fact, I give it 9 out of |
| work this into your daily schedule. This is | | | | 10. I can't thank Brian enough for |
| not a magic pill; it will take at least 4-6 | | | | supplying this valuable information and |
| weeks to start feeling the relief from your | | | | hopefully saving me from surgery. |