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