Optimum Physical Therapy

Optimum Physical Therapy We are an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic located in the charming city of Fircrest, WA

OPTIMUM Physical Therapy was established by Shannon Zook and Gregory Wellman, two physical therapists who have spent their entire professional careers in the South Sound. Our clinic is located with easy access from Highway 16 and the surrounding cities of Tacoma, University Place, and Lakewood. Our experiences treating patients for a multitude of injuries, surgeries, and dysfunctions leave us supremely confident that we can help to achieve the OPTIMUM you.

Fun Fact FridayActivities like walking, cycling, or aquatic therapy strengthen the heart without stressing joints. PTs t...
02/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Activities like walking, cycling, or aquatic therapy strengthen the heart without stressing joints. PTs tailor intensity to ensure safe improvements in cardiovascular health.

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist teaches pacing to balance activity and rest when pain or fatigue flares. T...
02/18/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist teaches pacing to balance activity and rest when pain or fatigue flares. This approach helps some people stay active without worsening symptoms.
✅ Tip: Doing less at the right time can help long-term progress.

02/17/2026

If you are dealing with persistent aches, recovering from an injury, or trying to stay strong as you age, vitamin D might come up in conversation. Many people think of it as an “immune vitamin” or something related only to bone health.

Fun Fact FridayCalf muscles push blood back toward the heart, preventing swelling and fatigue. PT-guided exercises activ...
02/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Calf muscles push blood back toward the heart, preventing swelling and fatigue. PT-guided exercises activate this natural pump safely.

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist adapts movement to support comfort and function when swelling or stiffness...
02/11/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist adapts movement to support comfort and function when swelling or stiffness is present. Gentle movement may help some people tolerate daily tasks better.
✅ Tip: Small movements can still be meaningful.

02/10/2026

Physical therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to manage ankle pain across a wide range of conditions. Through targeted exercise, hands-on care, and education, physical therapy helps restore mobility, strength, and confidence.

Fun Fact FridayEven moderate walking strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and supports joint health. PTs can guid...
02/06/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Even moderate walking strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and supports joint health. PTs can guide safe pacing and intensity for all fitness levels.

Why It Works WednesdayWhen pain, surgery, or medical recovery limits endurance, your physical therapist helps guide a gr...
02/04/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain, surgery, or medical recovery limits endurance, your physical therapist helps guide a gradual return to movement based on symptom response.
✅ Tip: Progression is based on tolerance, not fitness targets.

02/03/2026

Ankle pain is a very common reason people seek medical care and one of the leading causes of missed work, reduced mobility, and limits in sports and daily activity. The ankles take on lots of stress every day, from walking and standing to running, jumping, and navigating uneven surfaces. Research sh...

Fun Fact FridayExtended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength ...
01/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Extended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength and alignment. The human spine is built to move, not sit still for hours!

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. ...
01/28/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. This helps ensure recommendations fit the individual, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
✅ Tip: As symptoms improve, some people later transition into general fitness programs.

01/27/2026

Shoulder pain can sneak up on you slowly or hit you all at once. One day it might be a dull ache when you reach overhead. The next day, it’s sharp pain when you try to lift groceries, sleep on your side, or get dressed. When that happens, most people start looking for answers—and fast.

Address

1027 Regents Boulevard
Fircrest, WA
98466

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+12533013783

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