Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance

Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance We help active adults and athletes in the Las Vegas area get back to the workouts and sports they love!

02/19/2026

Calf tightness or soreness? Try this end range ankle stretch.

Straight knee hits higher calf, bent knee hits deeper soleus.
Go in and out for 20 reps.

Book with Optimize PT in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township.

02/18/2026

Shoulder mobility feeling “stuck” even when you lift and stretch?

A lot of “tight shoulder” issues are really your rib cage and chest staying locked down, so the shoulder never gets a clean position to move from.

This breathing based drill helps open up the front of the chest and lets the shoulder sit back where it belongs. Less pinch, smoother rotation, better lifts.

Perfect before workouts, after desk days, or if overhead work feels stiff.

Want a warmup that actually fits your shoulder? Book with Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township.

02/17/2026

Shoulder stiffness after a desk day?

If your ribs flare and your low back arches, your shoulders “borrow” motion from your spine instead of moving well overhead.

This drill keeps your elbows together, keeps your ribs stacked, and opens the lats and lower rib cage so your arms can go up without your neck taking over.
After long computer days, driving, or overhead lifting days.

Want help getting overhead pain-free? Book with a physical therapist in Las Vegas at Optimize PT.

02/16/2026

That “hurt-so-good” spot on the outside of your hip? That’s usually hip tightness showing up.

A lot of people feel it around the TFL/upper outer hip and think it’s just the IT band. Most of the time it’s your muscles and nervous system staying “on,” so everything feels extra sensitive.

Using a foam roller, lacrosse ball, or your elbow to apply steady pressure can help your body downshift so the area relaxes and your hip moves easier.

Perfect on recovery days, after lower body training, long walks, or lots of sitting. If you’re not really “latched” onto the spot, slow down and just hold pressure instead of rushing.

Want help figuring out what’s actually driving your hip or IT band symptoms? Book a visit with a physical therapist at Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township.

02/16/2026

Hip hinge feel blocked?

Try this wall foam roller drill to wake up glute + hamstring and keep your back out of it.

02/13/2026

Dry needling with e-stim helps reactivate inhibited quads and restore proper muscle recruitment. This combo accelerates recovery and enhances performance post-injury.

02/12/2026

Upper back stiffness or rib tightness when you bend side to side?

A lot of people lose mobility in the side ribs from sitting, lifting, or just staying in one position too long. When those ribs don’t move well, your neck, low back, or shoulders often compensate.

This controlled side-bending drill opens up the lateral ribcage and improves thoracic mobility. That means better breathing mechanics, smoother rotation, and less strain on surrounding joints.

Great after long desk work, heavy upper body lifts, or if you feel “stuck” during side bending or rotation.

Want to move better without pain? Book with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township today at Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.

02/11/2026

Struggling with knee pain during running or jumping?

A lot of knee issues come from poor single-leg control. If your knee collapses inward or feels wobbly, your body isn’t absorbing force efficiently.

These forward-lean single-leg hops train your shin to move forward while keeping your knee stable. That builds strength, balance, and shock absorption so your knee can handle higher-level activity safely.

Great for runners, field athletes, and anyone returning to sport after knee pain.

Want to move pain-free again? Book with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township today. Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.

02/10/2026

Low back pain when you twist, lift, or move fast?

A lot of people protect pain by stiffening everything. The problem is real life is rotational and dynamic, not locked and rigid.

This rotational cable drill trains your core to stabilize while your hips and legs generate force. That’s how your body learns to move safely again without bracing nonstop.

Great for lifting, sports, yard work, and anyone returning to faster or more explosive movement after injury.

Work with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township, MI.

Book your visit with Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.

02/09/2026

Calf tightness making walking, running, or workouts feel off?

Your calf muscles help control ankle movement and absorb force every time you step, jump, or change direction.

Pausing at the bottom of a single-leg calf raise improves strength and tendon control, not just muscle burn.

Great for runners, gym-goers, or anyone dealing with Achilles stiffness or ankle fatigue.

Work with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township, MI.

Book your visit with Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.


02/08/2026

Shoulder pain that shows up during bench press or overhead lifts?

A lot of shoulder issues aren’t just about strength. They come from poor control while the shoulder moves through rotation.

This kettlebell rolling drill trains your shoulder to stay stable while your ribs and torso move. That’s how we blend mobility and stability without irritating the joint.

Great as a warm-up before pressing, lifting, or upper-body workouts when your shoulders feel stiff or “not ready.”

Work with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township, MI.
Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.

02/06/2026

Hip tightness that won’t loosen up no matter how much you stretch?

Sometimes it’s not about forcing a stretch. It’s about letting your hips and ribs move together instead of staying stiff.

This smooth, flowing drill helps restore hip and rib motion, which can take stress off your low back and improve overall movement.

Great before workouts, after long days sitting, or when your hips feel stuck on one side.

Work with a physical therapist in Las Vegas or Bloomfield Township.
Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance.

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