Return-to-Throwing Ramp Guide

Cleared to throw does not mean cleared for full intensity.

This tool helps you structure progression without guessing.

Step 1 — Current Phase

Just cleared after rest or rehab
Throwing lightly but not full effort
Throwing at moderate intensity

Step 2 — Current Volume

Under 30 throws per session
30–60 throws
Game-level pitch counts

Step 3 — Response Check (Next Day)

No soreness increase
Mild tightness that resolves
New soreness or guarding

Ramp Principles

Increase one variable at a time:

Volume OR intensity — not both
Add 10–20% exposure at most per phase
Pause escalation if soreness lingers beyond 24–48 hours

If the arm reacts negatively → revisit Return to Throwing After Arm Injury.

Progression is not about speed. It’s about tolerance building.

Related pages (when ramping gets messy)