One of my readers here wanted to share his throwing program with everyone.  It’s unique; I haven’t seen one like his and like I have said before, every player and doctor are different and it’s always interesting to see how the same surgery is handled in different ways.  He left this to me as a comment, but I figured I’d do one better and post it.

This is actually a really nice idea, sharing each person’s surgery information.  If anyone out there is interested in doing any writing, or sending me anything that they think would benefit the tommy john community, please hit me with an email.  I’ve posted my thoughts, maybe we can post yours…

*Understand also that this, and any program posted here, is for reference only, and one should always consult a doctor before starting or altering a rehabilitation protocol*

The following is all courtesy of Steve Eagerton, so I want to send a big thank you out to him for providing this to all of us.  I wish him all the best in his recovery, and it’s easy to tell that he is strongly in control of his rehab, which is great.

I thought I would leave my throwing program on here my Dr was Dr. Jordan out of Tallahassee, FL FSU team doctor has well as several other team doctors. I have been following this and am starting week 5’s throwing this week. I don’t follow this to the letter more than anything just listen to your arm. The first 6 weeks are not about velocity at all the DR has stressed just tossing. The Dr actually cleared me to start tossing @ 16 weeks and not at 4 months. My 1st day of throwing was August 16th. I am a 21yrs old RHP pitcher at Jacksonville University redshirt sophmore.

Week 1 @ 4 months
Tossing 50ft 25 throws every other day

Week 2
Tossing 50ft 25 throws daily

Weeks 3-4
Tossing 50ft 25 throws daily and 100ft 10 throws every other day

Week 5-6
Warm up 50ft 25 throws to and 100ft daily and 150ft every ohter day for 10 throws

Weeks 7-8
Same long toss regimen but allowed to finish up the daily throwing with 10 throws at 50ft at 75% effort like a flatground.

Weeks 9-10
Same long toss begin bullpens @ 50ft 90% effort

Weeks 11-12 this is the (8 month mark post surgery)
Full length bullpens 60ft @ 90%

Checkup after this and then cleared to pitch 100% velocity. Dr didn’t say when I was cleared to throw different pitches so I will wait and call him or just slowly work them in once i start flat grounds.

*STEVES UPDATE*

I also wanted to add on to this. First my program is a little bit accelerated I am hoping to be back in a game at 10 months with the Dr’s blessing and normally Dr. Jordan waits until the 12 month mark. Each of the steps mentioned above is normally about an extra week added to what I am doing. Currently I have a little tendinitis, which I think is more from working out too much too quick, than throwing. Either way I am taking 2 weeks off and am taking prednazone.

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