Frequently Asked Questions        How do I know if this product is right for me?  This program      is intended to help those with the following problems:                       Rotator cuff tendonitis                Rotator cuff tears                Bursitis                 Impingement                 Shoulder arthritis                Shoulder weakness                     Pain related to adhesive capsulitis              It does not matter if you have an acute, sub-acute or chronic injury.       The exercises are designed to strengthen the shoulder, improve      mobility and resolve pain/inflammation.                   How is your program different from others?  This program is       designed by a physical therapist who has healed scores of patients        and clients using a medically based program and not just some self       discovery method.  It is based on scientific research, study and      clinical results.  Most importantly, you will be able to ask me any      questions about the program and how to handle your own situation.        Essentially, you get your own personal consultant who just happens      to be a nationally respected therapist and fitness expert.  So, I have      the medical expertise to answer all the tough questions and guide      you to success.               How long will it take to see results?  Response to the exercises      varies from person to person based on age, how long the shoulder      has been affected, daily stress placed on the shoulder, degree of      injury, etc.  Typically, most people will notice an improvement in 2-4      weeks provided they follow the program as designed.  While the      program is 6 weeks long, some people may need to continue beyond      that to get complete recovery.          Will the program help if my rotator cuff is torn?  Yes.  Even if you      have a complete tear, that does not necessarily mean you should have      surgery.  Pain is the number one reason to have surgery.  If you can      function day to day with minimal pain, then this e-book will provide      crucial information on how to strengthen your shoulder and maintain      the motion in it to continue doing the things you want on a daily basis.        Obviously, your physician will guide this decision, but I have seen          several people with tears do well without surgery provided they are      on a good exercise program and avoid abusive activities.          Can I continue to lift weights in the gym if I have rotator cuff      pain?  Generally, the answer is yes provided you make the      modifications I spell out in the book.  It is very important to avoid      harmful shoulder exercises, heavy loads and faulty range of motion      and mechanics while you are experiencing rotator cuff pain.       Performing exercise improperly is worse than doing no exercise at      all!  In the e-book, I demonstrate how to properly modify common      exercises such as the bench press and lateral shoulder raises to      avoid killing your rotator cuff.           What kind of equipment is needed to do the program?  All you      need is a few light dumbbells, some tubing or elastic bands and a      stability ball or bench.  The exercises are meant to be done at home.       The pictures and descriptions make it easy to understand even if you      have little to no exercise experience.          Do you recommend heat or cold?  I am a huge proponent of cold      therapy.  Ice will treat the cause of your pain (inflammation) wheras      heat will simply stimulate large nerve receptors that serve to interfere      with the brain's ability to detect pain at the time.  This is why you often      feel good for a short time after a hot shower or spell with the heating      pad, but it quickly fades and the pain returns.  Using ice after exercise      or at the end of the day will go  along way in reducing your pain by      attacking the inflammation itself.          Can I print out the manual?  Yes.  It is 37 pages long.  You may be      thinking that is not very long.  However, I packed a ton of information      into each page (not much open space just to make it longer) and I      gave you exactly what you need to solve your problem without a lot of      extra fluff.  So, even if you don't like e-books, you can easily print it out      and put it in a 3 ring binder of your own and refer to it all  the time.