Rehab advantage plan
No One Does Baseball Rehab Like This.
This isn’t your average throwers rehab. It’s a comprehensive performance system built for throwers from day one to game day. If you want to come back and actually be better, this is where it happens.
Powered By Athletic Potential PT
baseball has an injury problem.
Injuries in baseball are more common than ever — and pitchers are taking the brunt of it. From UCL tears to labrum repairs, the traditional rehab approach is failing athletes at every level.
Too many athletes are stuck doing generic exercises, left with copy-paste ancient return to throw programs, and sent back to the field without the strength, mechanics, or confidence to compete. The result? Re-injury, stalled development, and careers that never fully recover.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Our Solution to Baseball’s Biggest Problem
The most complete rehab and performance experience in the game.
The Driveline Rehab Advantage Plan is a comprehensive solution designed to guide athletes from injury back to elite competition—and beyond. By integrating leading evidenced-based physical therapy with high-performance training and cutting-edge skill development into one seamless pathway, we help you rebuild, redefine, and ultimately surpass your previous athletic capabilities.
Instead of exhausting limited insurance sessions, you’ll spend your entire recovery immersed in a performance-driven, elite-level environment.
This isn’t just therapy twice a week. This is a daily membership inside the best baseball performance facility in the world — with access to the systems, specialists, and support that elite athletes use every day.
Here Is why athletes choose to rehab with us
get a completely individualised Rehab program that's updated every week
...... NOT JUST BANDS AND A GENERIC PRINT-OUT YOU GET SENT HOME WITH.
never second guess your rehab with daily membership access and on-floor coaching inside driveline baseball
... WITH MULTIPLE SUPERVISED SESSIONS EACH WEEK AND CLEAR CRITERIA, YOU WILL NEVER WONDER IF YOU’RE “DOING IT RIGHT.”
your strength, power and fitness won’t take a backseat while your arm heals
... BECAUSE YOU’LL KEEP TRAINING FULL BODY—GETTING STRONGER AND FITTER THAN BEFORE YOUR INJURY.
a real return to throw plan with velocity targets, drill sequencing and ball-weight progressions
... NOT A 30-YEAR-OLD, OUTDATED RETURN TO THROW ON THE SAME SHEET OF PAPER EVERYONE GETS. EVERY THROW HAS A PURPOSE, AND EVERY STEP MOVES YOU TOWARD COMPETING AGAIN.
We’ve rehabbed pro’s, amateurs & everyone in between…
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Casey Sadler - Mariners RHP
The expertise and personalized approach provided were pivotal during a critical moment in my career. The tailored rehab strategies and unwavering support not only addressed my specific deficits but also bolstered my confidence, guiding me through a challenging recovery. The commitment and innovative techniques stood out when traditional methods fell short.
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Josh Hejka - Minor League RHP
I had the privilege of rehabbing from Tommy John surgery with Athletic Potential. The rehab process was rigorously data-driven and helped ensure I was on-track and maximizing my time in rehab. What truly set them apart was the holistic approach. each phase was fine tuned for both my injury and my body. I came out stronger than I have every been. The combination of excellent rehab, strength work and custom return to throw helped me get back to the minor leagues hitting velocity PRs in my first year back.
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Parker Almeida - College LHP
My experience with Athletic Potential was amazing. They were very knowledgeable about the full process and cared about my success. They were flexible to my individual needs and mad getting through the rehab process much more enjoyable.
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Kenji Price - College LHP
AP has been awesome to work with the past year as I have been rehabbing from labrum surgery in my throwing shoulder. The programming for my rehab and strength, along with the data driven tools in my return to throw have been essential to how I have been able to progress the way I have. AP would be the first place I would recommend any baseball player going through injury goes to.
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Carson Ackermann - College RHP
Athletic Potential is a fantastic resource to have as a baseball player. They have a great in depth knowledge of not just the rehab, but how to develop a baseball player as a whole. I spent years battling a bone fracture injury before seeking them out, but they helped me finally return to the game. They would always answer my questions with great detail and helped me understand exactly how we were going to finally get over this hurdle.
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Kylar Larson - College RH Infielder
I had labrum surgery and knew it was going to be a tough battle to get my shoulder back to 100%. I had tried general PT in my home town first, but it wasn’t enough. Fortunately, I found Athletic Potential and got a more specific baseball approach that helped me regain the strength and throwing confidence in my shoulder and return to the field. Since then, I have been able to play at the college level thanks to their help.
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Nick Fanti - Minor League LHP
Athletic Potential helped me tremendously on my road to recovery. Being that it was my 3rd surgery on my arm, I knew I had to make a change and work with someone who understood the throwing program aspect just as much as the rehab side. They were very responsive to how I was feeling each day and used data to help inform any changes to my plan. It gave me a sense of comfort that any time I had things flare up or not feel the best, they would take the time to talk through it with me and provide a plan on how to move past it.
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Michael Rucker - MLB RHP
After finishing early rehab from Tommy John surgery, I knew I needed a place that went beyond the basics. Athletic Potential built a fully customized return-to-throw plan and continued rehab/performance program around my needs. The process was collaborative from start to finish, and I hit my goal—back to 96 mph with my offspeed and breaking balls looking sharp. They’ve put me in the best position to pursue a contract in free agency
our systems-based
approach to baseball rehab
Our baseball-specific rehab is built for athletes who will do what it takes. We start exactly where you are—fresh out of surgery or frustrated by pain—and deliver an end-to-end process: objective testing, targeted treatment, strength and power development, velocity-based return-to-throw, and on-field reintegration. Clear plan. Measurable progress. A confident return to play.
PHASE ONE: PROTECTION & RESET
Early on, swelling, pain, and lost motion will cap your progress. This phase restores full, pain-free motion and normal movement patterns so you’re not building on compensation. We calm the tissue down, restore range (especially end-range rotation and extension where relevant), normalize gait and daily activity, and re-establish quality scap/hip/rib mechanics you’ll need later.
PHASE TWO: LOAD INTRODUCTION
With motion restored and symptoms quiet, we introduce structured strength training. The goal is to make tissues tolerant to load again—starting locally at the injured region while rebuilding the full kinetic chain (feet–hips–trunk–scap–arm). You’ll see tempo work, isometrics, and controlled eccentrics, plus landing/decels and low-impact plyos to prep for higher-speed work.
PHASE THREE: STRENGTH ACCUMULATION
Now we chase capacity. You’ll progress from “can tolerate” to “can produce”: heavier strength work, trunk/hip power, rotational force and braking, scapular control under load, and workload ramping for throwing and hitting prep. Milestones here include symmetrical strength, repeatable movement quality, and the ability to handle progressive practice volumes without symptom flare.
PHASE FOUR: TRAINING INTEGRATION
This is the end stage of rehab where we condition the injured site to tolerate baseball-specific stress—position patterns, controlled rotational power, landing and decel, and tempo work—so it’s ready to begin Return to Sport. From here, we launch a data-driven, custom RTS program that progresses volume and intensity in measured steps, tracking velocity/output, workload exposure, symmetry, and next-day response with clear green-yellow-red rules to guide each jump (and regress when needed), creating a smooth, objective progression from rehab drills to full baseball demands.
PHASE FIVE: RETURN TO PERFORMANCE
This phase transitions you from structured rehab into true game preparation. While we can’t fully replicate the demands of competition, we use high-intent movement, reactive drills, and position-specific work to bridge that final gap. You’ll begin reintroducing live scenarios—such as bullpens, batting practice, or fielding progressions—while we coordinate directly with your pitching or hitting coach to fine-tune mechanics, workload, and skill execution. We track key readiness markers like output, movement quality, and next-day response to guide a safe, confident return to play—so you're not just cleared, you're performing with purpose.
FAQs
ALL ABOUT BASEBALL INJURIES
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More velocity, more max-intent throws, and longer year-round schedules mean the arm is asked to do more with less recovery. That combo drives high stress on the UCL and shoulder tissues and exposes weak links in strength, mechanics, and workload planning. We approach it by building the specific tissues that take the load, improving how force is produced and transferred, and teaching athletes how to manage volume across a week and a season.
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Calendar-based protocols, a few generic exercises, and “throw when it feels okay” leave big gaps in strength, skill, and workload control. Without criteria and day-to-day coaching, athletes either push too fast or never build enough capacity to tolerate the game. Our process replaces guesswork with clear milestones and a plan that actually scales strength and throwing together.
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The common thread is criteria, not dates: restore motion, rebuild force and rate of force, and return to throwing with planned volume and intensity. Programs that blend full-body strength with a structured interval throwing plan tend to produce steadier, safer progress. We use that playbook—objective checkpoints for tissue capacity and a throwing build that fits the athlete’s realities.
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On the contrary, weighted balls actually REDUCE stress as the speed of which the arm moves through the throw ultimately dictates the torque on it. Recent research has highlighted how weighted balls are much safer and less stressful than a standard baseball. That being said… weighted balls increase stress if they’re added on top of poor capacity, shaky mechanics, or unmanaged workload. Used selectively—within a structured plan that controls volume, intensity, and intent—they can be a useful constraint to teach patterns and progression. We decide when and how to use them based on your current output, not because they’re trendy.
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Elbows typically follow a ~9–12+ month arc to true competition readiness; shoulders often vary more and demand stricter criteria before advancing. The key is not the month on the calendar but whether strength, range, throwing tolerance, and mechanics meet standards. We set those standards up front and move when you’ve earned it.
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Some partial UCL and certain shoulder presentations respond well to a focused non-operative plan; others clearly need a surgical path. The decision rests on imaging, symptoms, goals, and how you respond to a tightly coached trial of rehab. We run that trial with clear checkpoints so you’re choosing based on progress, not hope.
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Early on, we’ll quiet symptoms and control stressors—then progress load as soon as it’s safe so you don’t de-train. The aim is relative rest: keep what we can, rebuild what you’ve lost, and reintroduce throwing in sized steps that make sense. That balance is baked into our daily programming, so you’re moving forward without spinning up flare-ups.
THE FACILITY
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We operate inside Driveline Baseball in Kent, WA and Tampa, FL. Training in these facilities means you rehab where you actually throw and lift—mounds, cages, turf, racks—so the plan transfers cleanly to the field. If you’re choosing between locations or splitting time, we’ll map your schedule and keep your program seamless.
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We run rehab in supervised coaching blocks with additional open training windows for members. Most athletes are in the building 3-6 days per week so progress doesn’t stall between visits. We’ll place you in blocks that fit school, work, or travel and adjust as your plan evolves—so consistency stays high without burning you out.
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No. We manage your rehab, full-body strength, and return-to-sport (RTS) start to finish. If you choose to become a Driveline training athlete, that’s recommended but optional. We still own and run your RTS progression while looping in Driveline strength and skill staff for day-to-day training support. Either path keeps one plan owner and one set of criteria so nothing gets lost.
When can I transition to Driveline training?
Converting to a Driveline athlete depends on your position. For pitchers, the full return to throw is completed under Athletic Potential PT. Once you are MoCap ready (about 95%) we transition you and continue to work further on aspects such as velocity, pitch development, and facing live hitters.
If you are a hitter, you will transition after the first couple weeks of hitting off the tee. In order to continue progressing hitting at the Driveline facility, you will need to specifically work within their training groups.
2-Way Athletes (Pitcher & Hitter), will transition to a Hitting plan with Driveline after the first few weeks, but will continue the Return to Throw with us at a fee of $200/month until MoCap ready.
What changes if I join Driveline during rehab?
Your RTS plan stays under our management—throwing volumes, intensity, and criteria don’t change. Driveline coaches plug into the same plan for strength and skill work, and you gain access to their systems (group training, skill sessions). As you advance, we can add full Driveline motion capture and strength assessments and smoothly assimilate you into their training groups without breaking continuity.
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You’ll have access to mounds and cages, radar and PULSE throwing workload tracking, ArmCare and FlexProGrip strength testing, force plates, full barbell platforms, sleds, turf, and more. We won’t be able to provide access to certain aspects of the Driveline facility such as the Motion Capture lab during the rehab period and will require transitioning to a Driveline Training plan once cleared to access those components.
rEMOTE & hYBRID OPTIONS
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Yes—with an important distinction. Clinical rehab (PT) is available only in states where we’re licensed to practice or hold an approved telehealth license (currently Washington and Florida, plus any additional states we may add). If you’re outside those states, we can provide non-clinical performance services—strength coaching, return-to-throw planning, and rehab consulting—we are happy to coordinate clinical care with a locally licensed PT.
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If you’re in a licensed state, remote PT includes individualized programming and scheduled check-ins for plan updates, video review of any exercises sent to us, and clinical decision-making. If you’re outside our licensure, we provide non-clinical coaching (strength, conditioning, return-to-throw structure) and collaborate with your local PT for hands-on care and medical decision-making. Either way, you’ll know exactly what to do, when to progress, and how we’re coordinating your team.
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Minimum: a rack or dumbbells, bands, a place to carry/push, and space to throw. Nice-to-have: barbell + plates, radar, tripod/phone for video. We’ll tailor your plan to your setup; if you’re outside our licensure states, we’ll also outline what your local PT should handle clinically (e.g., post-op checks, manual interventions).
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Absolutely, and actually…we encourage it especially when you are outside our state of licensure. However, even in states where we can provide remote rehab, it remains a recommendation to have an in-person contact for us to collaborate with so that in the instance of needing any manual work or evaluation of any flare ups, you have someone who is readily accessible and capable.
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Most rehab stops at symptom relief and a few banded exercises. Ours goes far beyond that — it’s a comprehensive, phase-based system that handles everything from day one post-op to your return to the mound. You’ll have a structured, total-body plan tailored to your needs, with real coaching along the way — not just during a 30-minute visit. We’re hands-on when it counts, and present to guide you through every major step.
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Think of this as your daily rehab and training home base. You’ll be in the facility several times per week, running through your custom program. High importance progressions involve formal hands-on work and coaching; others are more autonomous with us nearby to answer questions, adjust, and make sure things are done right. It’s a blend — not DIY, not babysitting — just the right amount of guidance for where you are in the process.
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You’ll get a complete, progressive training program — not just rehab. That means mobility, strength, arm care, conditioning, and throwing — built specifically for your stage of recovery. We write it, coach it, update it, and you execute it with confidence. It’s one system that covers your whole body and your whole journey.
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Early on, we’re in there with you — assessing, mobilizing, troubleshooting, and progressing key movements. Once you're out of the acute stage, we shift toward coaching and checking in as you train. We’re always nearby and engaged, but we don’t hover — because your independence is part of the plan. The goal isn’t just recovery — it’s ownership.
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We’re the primary provider, and we keep everyone else looped in at your request. That means collaborating with your surgeon’s protocols early on, and then bringing in Driveline coaches during your return-to-throw and performance ramp-up — if and when that’s right for you. We act as the point guard across rehab, strength, and skill — you don’t have to juggle competing voices.
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We use clear, objective checkpoints rather than dates: symptoms under load, range, strength and power, throwing tolerance, and velocity/workload trends. When those markers hold steady for multiple sessions—and recovery looks clean—we move you forward. You’ll always know what we’re watching and why, and we’ll adjust the plan live if one piece lags so the rest keeps moving.
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We don’t start over—we recalibrate. That can mean changing range, speed, or load, shifting throwing intensity, or swapping exercises while we settle symptoms. We’ll add hands-on work and tighter check-ins if needed, keep your overall fitness progressing, and bring you back to the main plan as soon as it’s smart. Flare-ups are feedback, not failure.
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Absolutely. We work with infielders, outfielders, catchers, two-way players — anyone who throws. While pitchers often face the biggest rehab lifts, position players need just as much precision in their recovery. We tailor workloads, drills, and strength work based on your role and return-to-play demands.
DRIVELINE BASEBALL REHAB ADVANTAGE PLAN
rETURN-TO-THROW
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We start once the elbow/shoulder can tolerate load and key strength and motion targets are in place. Your plan lays out what to throw, how hard, and how often, using simple tiers for intensity and clear checkpoints for moving up. Some sessions are coached; others you run on your own with us nearby to guide, review video, and update the plan. The goal is steady, predictable progress—not guessing.
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Velocity buckets set intensity ranges for every throw based on your pre-injury peak velocity, so effort climbs in controlled steps. Drill sequencing organizes the type of throws—constraint drills, position throws, long toss, flat-grounds—so mechanics tighten before intent rises. Ball-weight progressions add or remove stress thoughtfully, not randomly. Together, they create a progression that carefully control the progression of load on the arm and establish a foundational workload to either continue velocity training on or return to competition.
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We set volume and intent from your current capacity, not a template. Workload, symptoms, routinely monitored objective strength data and recovery are checked each week; if one flag pops, we adjust dose and keep you training around it.
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Mound work begins earlier than most throwing programs. Research has shown clearly that mound throws are no less stressful, and in some cases even easier on the arm, when intensity is controlled. Early introduction of the mound allows for better reacquisition of the skill of pitching and so we blend short, controlled mound exposures early and often once you are throwing hard enough (~70-80% of pre-injury velocity), then build to structured bullpens with clear pitch counts and recovery. As you advance, we add game-like sequences and command work so “mound ready” turns into “competition ready.”
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We look at mechanics throughout—early at low intent to clean patterns, then again as velocity rises. Video and simple cues keep changes practical, and we only add complexity when the foundation is solid. That way, your mechanics improve with your capacity, and you’re not relearning your delivery right before you compete. For those athletes who convert to full Driveline Trainees after the rehab period, the Motion Capture assessment will be an integral component of their further development.
pRICING
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We offer two weekly tiers, billed week-to-week:
$229/week – includes a full training plan (rehab + strength + conditioning + arm care), facility access, and 90 minutes of scheduled 1:1 PT/coaching time per week.
We typically like to break this up into 3 × 30 minute sessions for early post-op or acute injuries, and then 2 × 45 minute sessions for mid-late stage rehabs.
$164/week – includes the same integrated plan and facility access with 50 minutes of scheduled 1:1 PT/coaching time per week. This tier is best for less-complex cases and athletes comfortable running most sessions autonomously.
Both tiers include the same on-floor guidance during independent training with us on-site: we may be working with another athlete, but we’re available for quick questions, form checks, and brief adjustments when you need them. As you gain momentum, we’ll give you room to own the process while staying close enough to guide, coach, and keep you moving in the right direction.
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No. We keep it simple and weekly so the plan can adapt to how you’re responding without locking you into long contracts. You can stay on a tier as long as you need and move up or down if your situation changes.
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No. We don’t do prepay discounts—keeping billing week-to-week lets us adjust your plan (and your tier) in real time as you advance, travel, or change phases
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Yes. You can pause week-to-week with notice, or shift to a remote/hybrid setup while you’re away so the program keeps moving. When you’re back, we pick up right where you are—no re-enrollment hoops.
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We’re a cash-based practice. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, we can provide a superbill for clinical PT services delivered in our licensed jurisdictions, plus itemized receipts; HSA/FSA cards are typically accepted. Note: non-clinical coaching services (e.g., performance programming outside our licensure states) are not billed as PT.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
✅ UCL Repair / Reconstruction / PRP Injection
✅ Labrum Repair (SLAP, Bankart)
✅ Rotator Cuff Repair
✅ Posterior Instability
✅ Biceps Tenodesis
✅ Dead arm / chronic pain / labral pathology
✅ Velocity drop-off, soreness with throwing, lingering mechanical issues
WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT?
We know that making a decision about where to rehabilitate your injury comes with several considerations. That’s why we’d encourage you to have a no-obligation, free call or visit with our Clinic Director at your location of choice. Choose your location and get in contact with us today.