Knee Pain

Eliminate Knee Pain and Get Back to Your Active Lifestyle with Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance in Las Vegas

Knee Pain Limiting Your Performance? We Can Help.

If knee pain is preventing you from running, lifting, or performing daily activities, you don’t have to just “deal with it.”

At Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance, Dr. Zaki Afzal, PT, DPT, specializes in helping active individuals and athletes eliminate knee pain, regain mobility, and prevent future injuries—without relying on painkillers or unnecessary surgeries.

We get to the root cause of your pain and create a personalized treatment plan to help you move stronger, faster, and pain-free.

Why Won’t My Knee Pain Go Away?

You may have already tried:

But if the pain keeps coming back, it’s because the underlying issue hasn’t been addressed.

Ignoring knee pain can lead to worsening pain, reduced mobility, and long-term damage. Instead of avoiding activity, let us help you fix the root cause and get back to doing what you love.

Common Knee Injuries & Conditions We Treat

We specialize in treating a variety of knee conditions, including:

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) – Pain in the front of the knee from overuse.
Meniscus Tears – Sharp pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL Sprains/Tears) – Knee instability from sports injuries.
Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis) – Pain below the kneecap from repetitive jumping or squatting.
Osteoarthritis – Stiffness and discomfort due to cartilage breakdown.
Post-Surgical Knee Rehab – Recovery after knee surgery to restore strength and mobility.

No matter the cause, we help you heal naturally and regain full function—without unnecessary medications or surgery.

How We Help You Recover from Knee Pain

At Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance, we take a comprehensive, hands-on approach to knee pain relief, including:

Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilization – Reduce pain and improve movement with expert hands-on techniques.
Strength & Stability Training – Target weak muscles to protect and support your knee.
Biomechanics & Movement Correction – Improve running, squatting, and jumping mechanics to prevent reinjury.
Flexibility & Mobility Work – Restore full knee function for better movement.
Return-to-Sport & Performance Training – Get back to competition and training safely.

We help you move better, train harder, and stay injury-free—without limitations.

Why Choose Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance?

One-on-One Personalized Care – Every session is with a licensed physical therapist who understands performance rehab.
Customized Recovery Plans – Tailored treatments to fit your sport, activity level, and goals.
Long-Term Solutions, Not Quick Fixes – We don’t just mask pain—we fix the root cause to keep you injury-free.
Designed for Active Individuals – Whether you're a runner, weightlifter, CrossFitter, or athlete, we help you perform at your best.

Don’t let knee pain stop you from moving, training, or competing.

What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance in Las Vegas, NV

"Mike & Leslie Pizzolato."

‘ve been training with Charlie P. for 6 months and I’m incredibly impressed with the progress I’ve made. Charlie and his team has a deep understanding of fitness and tailored a program that perfectly matched my goals and abilities. I’ve seen significant improvements in my strength, endurance, flexibility and feel much more confident in my overall fitness. Charlie is also incredibly motivating and supportive, creating a positive and encouraging training environment. I highly recommend Charlie and his team to anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals.

"Optimize physical therapy is truly the best way to get results."

Optimize physical therapy is truly the best way to get results. After numerous back and neck surgeries, Dr. Zaki keeps me active and playing the sport I love baseball (catcher). If you need physical therapist or just want to be the best you call Optimize.

"Mark Uddipa"

Charlie is a fantastic LMT. Every session feels like it is tailored to my needs. His communication during the sessions always make me feel comfortable. I always leave feeling better than I arrived. Definitely one of the best LMTs I’ve worked with.

"Darryl Turner"

Very welcoming environment, with a lot of professionals that are very passionate about what they do. As a professional athlete I make sure that I schedule at least two appointments a week with them in order to keep up with my recovery and perform at a high level.