Protect the arm. Own the mound.
Specialized care for baseball and softball players, from sore shoulders and elbows to full post-surgical rehab and a tested return to throwing.
This program is for you if…
Youth, high school, college, or beyond.
- Your shoulder or elbow aches when you throw
- You've been diagnosed with a UCL or labrum injury
- You're rehabbing after Tommy John or shoulder surgery
- Your velocity dropped and you don't know why
- You're a parent worried about a young pitcher's arm
- You want an arm-care program that actually fits you
Throwing is a whole-body event.
Velocity starts at the ground. Force travels from your legs through your hips and trunk before the arm ever fires, and when that chain leaks, the shoulder and elbow absorb what the body didn't deliver.
That's why we don't just calm the sore arm. We find where your chain is leaking, fix it, and rebuild your throw from the ground up, so the arm stops taking the bill for everyone else's work.
From sore arm to strong season.
How we care for throwers.
Arm care & recovery
Hands-on treatment for the shoulder and elbow, plus recovery habits that protect them.
Whole-chain assessment
Hips, trunk, and shoulder blade mechanics, because that's where most arm pain actually starts.
Post-surgical throwing rehab
Structured recovery after Tommy John or shoulder surgery, coordinated with your surgeon.
Return-to-throwing program
A progressive, tested throwing progression that brings velocity back the safe way.
No referral needed. Most insurance accepted.
In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral, so there's nothing standing between you and relief. We accept most major plans and offer self-pay options. Not sure about your coverage? We'll check it for you before your first visit.
What to expect, start to finish.
Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.
We listen first
We start with your history, your symptoms, and the goals that matter to you.
We find the cause
We look at how your whole body moves to find what's driving your pain, not just where it hurts.
You leave with a plan
A hands-on treatment plan built around your body and your life, and a therapist who stays with you the whole way.
What we treat.
The same care at every clinic.
Every therapist on our team is trained in the entirety of the kinetic chain. That means we look at how your whole body moves, not just the part that hurts, and treat the cause instead of the symptom. Your care is tailored to your needs at our participating clinics.
One proven approach
The same hands-on, whole-body approach guides every plan we build.
One standard, every clinic
Every clinic is held to the same standard, set by therapists with advanced training in how the body moves.
A team that knows you
You'll see the same faces at your home clinic, people who know your name and your goals.
You're in good hands.
"Sports and Ortho helped my son so much in recovering from a pitching injury and strengthening his arm"
"I came in here with a left elbow injury, I walked out being able to throw with both arms. Kurt and Nicole were great."
Throwing athlete care, answered.
How do I know if arm soreness is serious?
Do you work with youth pitchers?
Do you handle Tommy John rehab?
Can you help me get velocity back?
Do I need a referral?
Care near you.
Throwing Athlete Rehab is available at these clinics. Choose a location to meet the team and request an appointment.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.
- No Referral Needed
- Most Major Insurances Accepted
- Appointments Within 48 to 72 Hours