Selling Stuff

Elasto-Gel hot/cold packs

When I choose an item to sell to clients or anybody who wants it, I first use the product in the clinic.  I currently sell Elasto-Gel hot/cold packs, Tiger Tail rolling muscle massager, and the Stretch Out Strap.  In the case of the Elasto-Gel hot/cold packs, I have been using them in my clinic for 4 years and used them where I was employed for 2 years prior.  These cold pack sell themselves.  I use them on patients and they will ask, “can I get one of these?”  The 9×24 all purpose wrap is the best seller because it can be used for knees, thighs, and any other place you want.  The ankle/foot wrap is a great product for those who ice or heat their ankles quite a bit.  The shoulder wrap is my personal favorite because I have found no better way to secure an ice pack to the shoulder.  These hot/cold packs come with attached velcro straps and are leak proof. 

My most recent addition is the Tiger Tail rolling muscle massager.  This is a relatively new product that is used by an individual  for rolling out their own sore muscles.  Athletes are most familiar with the phrase “rolling out your muscles.”  This is an 18in long firm roller with a soft coating.  I prefer this roller to others because it is a hard roller and doesn’t bend when applying pressure to the muscles.

I would encourage anyone interested in these products to go to http://www.ryndakphysicaltherapy.com/find_physical_therapist.php to receive a free product announcement from Ryndak Physical Therapy.

VertiMax(tm) training

Figure skater using Vertimax

I really like to use the VertiMax(tm) for training figure skaters.  The skaters can be asked to move into and out of sport specific positions against a consistent resistance.  Usually we will work on take off positions and quickness, rotation position and quickness, and landing/check-out quickness.  The idea is to ask the figure skater to rotate as quick as she can against the resistance.  When the resistance is removed she can rotate quicker.  A newer application of the VertiMax(tm) is working on quickness of check-out while maintaining proper landing hip position.  The skaters work on the speed of the free leg from crossed over the landing leg to fully checked out position while maintaining proper alignment.

The skaters seem to enjoy the idea of having something different in their training even though, at times, it can be a tiring addition.  Most of the skaters believe that having the VertiMax(tm) as part of their off -  ice training has been beneficial to some part of their skating.

I enjoy being able to visit skating programs and camps to train the skaters on the Vertimax(tm).  I also enjoy teaching other coaches how to work with the Vertimax(tm).  I had the opportunity to work with skaters from around the country this past summer at a camp in Minnesota.  Everyone of the skaters had something positive to say about their experience on the Vertimax(tm).