Tommy John is not the finish line. It’s the starting line.
You got the surgery. You’re healing. But now you’re staring at a generic return-to-throw sheet and wondering: “Is this really the plan that’s supposed to protect my elbow and my career?”
At Athletic Potential PT, we run baseball-first, data-driven Tommy John rehab — built by someone who literally presented the updated UCL rehab protocol to MLB teams.
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“As somebody with potentially millions of dollars on the line and the ability to work with any PT in the world, I chose Dylan. If you are truly looking to maximize your chances of success in the rehab process, you should choose him too.”
– Josh Hejka, AAA NY Mets Pitcher
Book your FREE 15-min consult this week.
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Protect Your Surgery.
You just invested time, money, and a full season. Don’t risk it on a 30-year-old template.
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Baseball-Specific Progressions.
Return-to-throw and return-to-hit built around how pitchers/position players actually move.
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Objective Clearance.
Force plate, dynamometry, ArmCare, FlexPro Grip — we only advance when the data says your elbow/shoulder can handle it.
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Communication with Your Team.
We’ll talk with your coach/parent/surgeon so everyone is on the same page.
Is This You?
→ 3–16 weeks post-Tommy John and confused on what happens next.
→ You were told “just follow the protocol” but no one’s watching your mechanics.
→ You’re a pitcher terrified of rushing back and blowing it again.
→ You (or your parents) want someone who actually knows baseball rehab — not just post-op shoulder stuff.
→ You want to come back stronger than before, not just “able to throw.”
What we do at Athletic Potential PT:
→ We rebuild strength, power, and tissue tolerance through the entire arm chain (hand → wrist → elbow → shoulder → trunk → hips).
→ We pair that with mechanics/video analysis so you’re not throwing with the same pattern that got you hurt.
→ We use objective re-testing so parents/coaches aren’t guessing.
→ We progress throwing based on how your body is responding — not just what week the protocol says you’re on.
Your 3-Step Plan
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Step 1: 15-Minute TJ Rehab Call (Athlete + Parent welcome)
We get the surgical details, current restrictions, and your timeline (season, showcases, college looks).
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Step 2: Hybrid 6-Day Rehab + PT Sessions
90 min/week of PT with Dylan + a 6-day progressional plan (in-facility or at your gym). Every drill is explained so 15–19-year-olds can actually do it without babysitting.
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Step 3: Data-Backed Return to Throw / Return to Hit
We re-test key metrics and layer in mechanics to clear you. When you hand this plan to your coach, it’s not “my PT said I’m good,” it’s “here’s the data.”
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“I've had the privilege of working with Dylan during a pivotal time in my career - rehabbing from Tommy John surgery as a 26-year old professional pitcher. The rehab process was rigorously data-driven and helped ensure I was on-track and maximizing my time in rehab.”
- Josh Hejka, AAA NY Mets Pitcher
FAQs
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You can — but most protocols are minimums, not performance standards. Our job is to build you past where you got hurt.
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Insurance covers “can you dress yourself.” You’re asking, “Can I throw 85+ on a schedule without re-injuring?” — that’s a different service. We’re talking about protecting a career window.
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Yes — because we give them a 6-day plan written in athlete language, videos, and we keep them accountable. This isn’t “go figure it out at home.