Question 1

Do I need a referral to be seen for baseball PT?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no referral is needed to start. We operate as a cash-based practice with direct access, meaning you can schedule an evaluation without a physician referral in most circumstances. If imaging, a surgical consult, or additional documentation is needed, we can help coordinate that process.

Question 2

How much does a visit cost?

Accepted Answer

Visit pricing varies by location and evaluation type. Because we are cash-based, every minute of your session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and treatment decisions are driven by your rehab plan rather than by what a reimbursement code allows.

Question 3

Do you treat youth athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with throwing athletes from age 12 through professional levels. Youth athletes can benefit from early intervention: building tissue capacity, managing workload as they grow, and screening for mechanical patterns that may contribute to localized tissue irritation before they become bigger problems.

Question 4

What makes baseball PT different from regular physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

The throwing motion is one of the fastest human movements. The humerus can internally rotate at over 7,000 degrees per second. General orthopedic protocols may focus primarily on the shoulder or elbow. We start with the injury equation: stress applied vs. tissue capacity. We assess workload history, build tissue capacity through progressive loading, track return-to-throw with velocity data alongside distance and effort, and screen for mechanical patterns that may contribute to localized tissue irritation.

Question 5

How long does a typical return-to-throw program take?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on the injury and the individual. A mild UCL sprain might be 8-12 weeks. Post-Tommy John surgery is typically 12-18 months. We use objective criteria to determine when you advance through each phase.

Question 6

Can I still train while rehabbing an arm injury?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. Rehab is training in the presence of an injury. You will likely modify your throwing and upper body work, but we keep you loading your legs, conditioning, and building the movement patterns that support your return.

Question 7

Do I have to be a Driveline client to work with you?

Accepted Answer

No. Athletic Potential is an independent physical therapy practice inside Driveline Baseball. We manage rehab and return to throw for our own patients. When an athlete is ready for hitting or pitching development, Driveline is one option alongside the athlete's team, private coach, or preferred training facility.

Question 8

Where does Athletic Potential end and Driveline begin?

Accepted Answer

Athletic Potential manages the injured arm, strength, throwing workload, mound progression, and full-effort bullpens. We may address basic pitch shape or command when it helps guide rehab. Detailed motion capture, pitch design, velocity development, live at-bats, and hitting instruction are better handled by Driveline, the athlete’s team, or another coach. Two-way players may begin Driveline hitting and strength training while we continue managing their throwing progression.

Baseball Rehab & Performance

Your rehab has to understand throwing

Know what is normal

Build more than pain relief

Own the throwing ramp

Specialty care for throwing athletes

Tommy John Surgery Rehab

UCL Sprain Rehab

Shoulder Labrum Rehab

TOS / Dead Arm

Throwing Elbow Pain

Throwing Shoulder Pain

Pitching Injury Prevention

Little League Injuries

Feeling better is the start. Competing is the goal.

Restore the arm

Build throwing capacity

Reach full-effort bullpens

One roof. Clear roles.

Built for your stage

Rehab Advantage Plan

6 Week Remote Plan

Pay Per Session

The Return-to-Throwing Program

What athletes are saying

Two locations. One standard.

KENT, WA

TAMPA, FL

Frequently asked questions

Getting Started

Treatment & Recovery

The Driveline Advantage

Your arm deserves throwing-focused care.