POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION
Post-Surgical Rehab That Gets You Back to Full Performance
You had the surgery. Now comes the part that actually determines your outcome. 1-on-1 rehab designed around your goal — not a generic protocol.
POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION
Post-Surgical Rehab That Gets You Back to Full Performance
You had the surgery. Now comes the part that actually determines your outcome. 1-on-1 rehab designed around your goal — not a generic protocol.
★★★★★
500+ Five-Star Google Reviews
5.0 Rating · Google
Trusted by professional athletes
competing at the highest levels
"Zaki is EXCELLENT at his job. I had a 360° spinal fusion, and he helped me return to sport at the same level I was at before surgery, which I was told might not be possible."
GOOGLE REVIEW
★★★★★
500+ Five-Star Google Reviews
5.0 Rating · Google
Trusted by professional athletes
competing at the highest levels
"Zaki is EXCELLENT at his job. I had a 360° spinal fusion, and he helped me return to sport at the same level I was at before surgery, which I was told might not be possible."
GOOGLE REVIEW
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Most Post-Op Rehab Doesn't Get You Back. It Gets You By.
You did everything right. You had the surgery. You showed up to physical therapy.
But if you're reading this, something didn't work.
Maybe you were seen by an aide, given a sheet of exercises, and discharged when your insurance ran out. Maybe you got back to daily life — but not to the barbell. Not to the court. Not to the activity that makes you feel like yourself.
"That's not a recovery. That's a discharge."
At Optimize, we build your post-op rehab around where you're trying to go — not just where you've been.
THE OPTIMIZE DIFFERENCE
1-on-1 With a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Every Session. No Aides. No Assembly Lines.
Insurance-based PT is built around volume. You get 30 minutes, shared with three other patients, guided by a tech running you through a generic protocol.
That model wasn't built for you. It was built for the billing system.
Optimize is built differently. Every session is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full hour. We don't hand off your care. We don't cap your visits because your insurance said so. We build your entire plan of care around a single question: what does a full return to your sport or activity actually require — and how do we get you there?
Rehab + Strength, Combined
We don't stop at pain-free. We merge physical therapy and strength & conditioning into one care model — so you're trained toward a performance goal, not just discharged when symptoms resolve.
Doctor-Led, Every Visit
No aides. No techs. Every session is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full hour. The clinician who evaluates you is the one who treats you — every time.
Root-Cause Diagnosis
Optimize finds the actual cause when everyone else missed it. This isn't a protocol — it's a plan built around your surgery, your history, and your goal.
HOW IT WORKS
A Complete Plan of Care — Not a Week-to-Week Guess
From your first session to return-to-sport, you'll have a clear roadmap. Here's how it works.
01
Initial Evaluation
We do a full movement assessment, identify the root cause of your surgical history and current limitations, and build your complete plan of care. This is not a cookie-cutter protocol — it's built for your surgery, your body, and your goal.
02
Foundation Phase
Restore range of motion, reduce pain and swelling, and rebuild the neuromuscular foundation. Sessions focus on tissue healing, joint mobility, and early strength work at appropriate loads — no guesswork, no rushing.
03
Performance Phase
Progressive strength, power, and sport-specific training. This is where most PT programs stop short — at Optimize, this is where we truly begin. We train you toward your goal, not just discharge you when symptoms resolve.
04
Return-to-Sport Clearance
Before you're back in competition or heavy training, we test you. Movement screens and sport-specific benchmarks confirm you're not just pain-free — you're ready. No guessing. No hoping. Data-backed clearance.
SURGERIES WE TREAT
We Specialize in Post-Op Rehab for Athletes and Active Adults
Whether you're a competitive athlete or an active adult who refuses to slow down — your recovery deserves a plan built around your goals, not your insurance limits.
ACL Reconstruction
Return-to-sport timelines built for athletes. We don't discharge you at 6 months — we clear you when the data says you're ready.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder surgery demands precision. We restore full strength and range of motion so you can press, pull, and throw without compensation.
Total Knee Replacement
Optimize's post-TKR protocol addresses pain, mobility, and functional strength — so you can get back to doing what you love, fully.
Total Hip Replacement
From ambulation to squatting, we build your hip back to full function with progressive loading and sport-specific goals.
Lumbar Surgery (Discectomy / Fusion)
Post-surgical back rehab requires a careful, intelligent approach. We rebuild your core, your confidence, and your capacity to move freely.
SLAP Repair / Bankart Reconstruction
Overhead and throwing athletes need sport-specific rehab, not generic shoulder exercises. We train the way you compete.
Don't see your surgery listed? We treat a wide range of post-surgical conditions. Book a call and we'll tell you exactly how we can help.
PATIENT OUTCOMES
Real Patients. Real Surgeries. Real Results.
The single most powerful theme across our reviews: Optimize finds the actual cause when everyone else missed it.
★★★★★
I started going to Dr. Zaki 5 months out of an ACL reconstruction surgery. As an athlete, I felt my previous PT was doing 60% of what I needed. Zaki did 100%. Zaki takes an approach that takes into consideration the whole body as he rebuilds strength, functionality, and mental pathways. He gave me strength training to do on my own and in our sessions we would focus on functionality and athletic movements and trying to rebuild movement patterns. 11/10 recommend ! He will set you up for success in any way he can
Nicole V.
★★★★★
I started seeing Dr. Zaki after I had hip replacement surgery and after some regular therapy and working out with my trainer. But certain issues would not go away. The exercises that he gave me for the hip area and my back eventually helped me to walk better, no more back pain plus the annoying pain in my hip all went away. He has also help other areas when I have sprained my ankle and injured my toes when I have fallen. His expertise and knowledge of muscles and nerves and the treatment he applied helped for a quicker recovery. So thankful that my trainer recommended him. 5 stars!!
Kathleen D.
★★★★★
The Optimize team is fantastic. I worked with Christie on lingering ankle issues coming out of a surgery last year, and the progress we made in less than a handful of sessions was unbelievable and genuinely life-changing. Christie was incredible to work with. She’s sharp, focused, detail-oriented, and determined to get results quickly. After months of pain, she diagnosed my issue within minutes of meeting me, and I’ve been rapidly improving ever since. It was an absolute pleasure working with her and I couldn’t recommend Christie or Optimize more highly.
Joe D.
★★★★★
Dr. Zaki is amazing!! I was in a motorized vehicle accident while on vacation a couple years ago. The incident caused severe knee pain which made it difficult for me to live a normal life. I eventually had arthroscopic surgery to clear out scar tissue from the area. After surgery, I was told to find a physical therapist. I found one based on convenience of location near my house - which was a big mistake. The office I ended up at did not have one on one attention or concern with what was needed for my healing. After a few appointments, I finally discovered Dr. Zaki (I wish I went to him from the beginning). He is extremely thorough with his work, shows compassion towards his patients, and helps you understand why certain exercises or movements are important for improvement. Because of him I can go back to a normal lifestyle where I don't walk with a limp and I can go up and down the stairs without any issue. Now I'm on track to start running again, which I haven't been able to do in nearly two years!! Thank you, Dr. Zaki!!
Chelynne T.
★★★★★
Ryan MacNeil is a big help in recovering from my meniscus surgery repair and deleting my shoulder pain i had for months from a MTB crash. The first visit with him he unlocked my shoulder and its been great since. All our sessions made me understand my body more, target specific muscles and realize how my previous injuries from years ago is affecting my body then do exercises to support and strengthen affected muscle group. Their team is highly recommended not just for professional athletes but also for average joes like me. 5 stars!
Clark K.
★★★★★
I arrived at Optimize to visit Dan. Dan’s knowledge and experience as a physical therapist gave me confidence as a patient to trust in his guidance to properly rehab after surgery. Not only has my experience here helped me recover but Dan has also helped me understand how to workout smarter so I can ultimately continue grow stronger. This isn’t your cookie cutter physical therapy location. The doctors at this location care to educate their patients on how to use movement and exercise as medicine. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone interested in staying physically healthy.
Charles T.
READY TO MOVE FORWARD?
Stop Waiting to Feel Like Yourself Again.
The surgery was the hard part. Your recovery doesn't have to be.
Book a free 20-minute consultation call and let's build your road back — to training, to competition, to the life you built around staying active.
No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.
CONTACT
Las Vegas: 702.550.9552
Michigan: 248.985.8552
Las Vegas - Maryland Pkwy
9890 S. Maryland Parkway #230
Las Vegas, NV 89183
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8988 W. Cheyenne Avenue #120
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Bloomfield Township, MI
2378 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
All information on this website is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website.
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