Following UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction, commonly known as Tommy John surgery, a carefully structured rehabilitation program is essential to restoring strength, mobility, and function.
William J. Schwarz, PT, DPT, and the clinical team at Metro | TSI uses specialized rehabilitation protocols, hands-on physical therapy, progressive strengthening, and advanced assessment tools to guide patients through each stage of recovery. For athletes, the goal is to safely rebuild throwing capacity and help them return to their previous level of performance.
Our “Table to Mound” program is a four-step process:
STEP 1
Post UCL Surgery Physical Therapy
After UCL surgery, our patients begin a customized exercise program in conjunction with a clinician to help restore full extension of the elbow and rebuild strength, mobility and stability.
STEP 2
Marker-less Motion Analysis
Our state-of-the-art DARI motion analysis system helps us identify weak points in your body mechanics that may have led to the UCL injury. We work to remedy and improve the biomechanics through training and exercises.
STEP 3
Return to Throw
Supervised training and practice of the proper biomechanics of throwing emphasizes the correct use of the shoulders, scapula, core and lower body to get you back on track.
STEP 4
Return to Pitching
You are ready to take to the mound in our 16,000 square foot Indoor Performance Center.