Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Raleigh
Optimize Physical Therapy was founded in 2020 with a clear mission: to deliver personalized, one-on-one care directly to patients. Our practice specializes in addressing chronic pain, post-injury recovery, and rehabilitation needs through customized treatment plans tailored to individual goals. We combine advanced techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, and kinesio taping with a focus on patient education to reduce pain, restore mobility, and prevent future injuries. Our team brings over 13 years of clinical expertise, particularly in geriatric care and neurological rehabilitation, serving Wake, Durham, and Chatham counties. We offer both in-clinic and in-home services for Medicare-eligible seniors, ensuring accessibility and convenience.Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our use of standardized assessments for fall prevention and balance disorders, as well as specialized post-surgical rehabilitation programs. By prioritizing patient education and wellness, we empower individuals to actively participate in their recovery process. Our Raleigh-based clinic operates Monday through Friday with flexible Saturday appointments, and we accept most major insurance plans. Our founder, Rashmi Kumar, integrates her extensive background in physical therapy with a patient-centered approach to create a practice focused on restoring movement and rebuilding lives.
Services
Fall Prevention
Manual Therapy
Physical Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Wellness Programs
Kinesio Taping
Post-Surgical Rehab
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years of specialized experience in geriatric and neurological rehabilitation
- Our founder is certified in Kinesio Taping and Trigger Point Dry Needling techniques
- We provide both in-clinic and in-home physical therapy services for senior patients
- Our fall prevention programs use standardized assessments and individualized treatment plans
- We accept most major insurance plans and serve three North Carolina counties
Services
Fall Prevention
Our fall prevention program addresses balance disorders and fall risks through standardized assessments and individualized treatment plans. We employ balance retraining, vestibular exercises, and gait training to improve stability. This service is particularly beneficial for seniors, helping maintain independence and prevent injury through targeted muscle strengthening and home safety evaluations.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy utilizes specialized hands-on techniques to improve tissue flexibility, increase joint mobility, and reduce pain. Our therapists employ soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and muscle energy techniques to address musculoskeletal conditions. This approach effectively treats acute and chronic pain while enhancing overall mobility and physical function through direct therapeutic intervention.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation focuses on restoring function for patients with nerve damage from conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, or Parkinson's disease. Our program combines mobility training, strength exercises, and adaptive techniques to improve daily living activities. We emphasize confidence-building and independence restoration through targeted therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's specific neurological condition.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Post-surgical rehabilitation accelerates recovery after procedures like joint replacements or spinal surgeries. Our program improves flexibility, range of motion, and scar tissue management through customized exercise regimens. We specialize in hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, and spinal surgery recovery, focusing on restoring pre-surgery functionality and preventing future complications through progressive therapeutic exercises.
Wellness Programs
Our wellness programs provide continued exercise supervision beyond formal therapy sessions. These programs maintain physical improvements and prevent regression through structured routines tailored to individual needs. Designed for patients post-therapy or with exhausted insurance benefits, they focus on sustained mobility, strength maintenance, and preventive care strategies to support long-term physical health and independence.
People
Rashmi Kumar
Founder & Physical Therapist
Rashmi Kumar, a licensed physical therapist with 13+ years of experience, founded Optimize Physical Therapy in 2020. Certified in Kinesio Taping and Trigger Point Dry Needling, she specializes in geriatric care and manual therapy techniques. Rashmi focuses on patient education and preventive care while serving Wake, Durham, and Chatham counties with both in-clinic and in-home services.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We offer fall prevention programs, manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and wellness programs. Our services include in-clinic treatments and in-home therapy for Medicare-eligible seniors in three North Carolina counties.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including Medicare. Our team works with patients to verify coverage and ensure access to necessary physical therapy services.
What areas do you serve?
We serve patients in Wake, Durham, and Chatham counties. Our services include both our Raleigh clinic location and in-home visits for eligible senior patients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New patients can call 919-813-7698 for appointments. Our clinic operates Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM with Saturday appointments available by request.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial evaluation includes symptom assessment, functional testing, and range-of-motion measurements. We'll develop a personalized treatment plan during this visit and begin appropriate therapeutic interventions based on your specific needs.
Why is fall prevention important?
Fall prevention is critical for seniors as falls cause 35% of annual injuries in adults over 65. Our program uses standardized assessments to identify risks and implements balance training, home safety modifications, and strength exercises to prevent falls.
