Return-to-Throwing Programs

Why Are Throwing Programs Not Available for Download?

No two throwing athletes are alike.

Successful return-to-throwing programs must be individualized based on:

  • Age

  • Injury severity

  • Position

  • Sport

  • Level of competition

  • Surgical vs non-operative treatment

  • Baseball vs softball

  • Little League vs full-size field

  • Pitcher vs position player

  • Flat-ground progression

  • Mound progression

For this reason, return-to-throwing programs are not distributed as generic downloadable handouts. Each athlete receives a customized progression developed in coordination with their physician, physical therapist, athletic trainer, and coach.

The goal is not simply to return to throwing, but to return safely and perform at the highest level possible while minimizing the risk of reinjury.