I've had to use this business as part of recovery from 2 different shoulder surgeries. I really appreciate the personal attention I received and the follow up and after care. I really felt like Jon, the owner and therapist cared about my recovery and getting me back to my performance goals. Though his business also houses a massage therapist (that I also recommend) and a personal trainer, he treats 1 patient at a time and uses a variety of tools and equipment to deliver high quality care. I find that he is also very responsive to scheduling requests and tries to be as accommodating as possible. I highly recommend seeking treatment at optimum performance for all types from youth athletes to injury or surgical recovery. read more

Our son has worked with Jon at Optimum Performance Physical Therapy on a couple different occasions to help him recover quickly and safely from triathlon and swimming injuries. Most recently, our son did something to his shoulder during this year's high school swim season...this took him out of the water for 5-6 weeks because he could not lift his arm in certain motions or swim his workouts without significant pain in his shoulder. He was evaluated by a couple different orthopedic doctors, both of whom thought our son tore his labrum in his shoulder...a condition that often results in surgery to fix the problem, with several months plus of rehab after the surgery. Getting this news right at the start of swim season was devastating, to say the least. We did a special MRI of the shoulder joint, and upon evaluating that, it was discovered that there was no tear of his labrum!! Great news, however, our son was still having tremendous pain with certain common movements of his arm, shoulder and even pushing down with his hand at times. We opted to get a steroid shot into that inflamed area of the shoulder joint space and to start extensive physical therapy in order to try to get our son back in the water, as he REALLY wanted his high school swim season and was super frustrated and defeated by this setback. Jon was our "go to" guy for these sessions of physical therapy. His hours worked best with our son's hectic schedule and we trusted him from working with him for past injuries. Plus, you just can't beat Jon's professionalism, compassion and genuine interest he takes in you as a client, but more so, just as a person. Jon was able to work 2-3 times a week on our son to try to get him back to functioning without pain and back to swimming. Jon simply went above and beyond by trying different things and exercises on him...he even loaned us a piece of strength training equipment to help get our son's shoulder stronger. I'm happy to report, with Jon's help, our son was able to get back in the water for the later portion his high school swim season. He ended up having to switch gears physically (and mentally) to sprinting events instead of his usual distance events, because of not being able to swim longer distances due to shoulder and arm fatigue. However, even with the event changes and mental changes that went on, our son ended up qualifying for State in all four of his events!! We didn't know if he would be able to get back in the water this year when all these shoulder issues started happening, let alone make it to State. Our son even ended up being part of a relay team for his school that broke a 22 year old school record!! So exciting!! BIG THANKS to Jon at Optimum Performance for supporting him and not giving up on him in the process...and of course, for helping us avoid shoulder surgery, too!! We appreciate everything that was done and highly recommend Jon's work and expertise. read more

I've had a lot of physical therapists by now. If I'm being honest, this was the least helpful for my problems. I also got sold on Urban Poles that I will probably never use again. Jon also tried to sell me on working with his personal trainer he teamed up with when I kept stating I had one. My trainer has a background in kinesiology and is extremely good at what he does. Don't get sold on coming here, because it flat out is not worth it. read more

I began Out Patent Physical Therapy (OPPT) in Jon's facility focused on reducing post run lower back pain and hip pain. I first noticed Jon is personable and fun to work with. He focused on my specific needs and athletic history as a College student athlete(swimmer). He was then able to adjust his recommendations for the best possible outcome. During therapy I was introduced to the Protonics System. We used it to restore optimal alignment for improved muscular performance and decreased joint pain. We combined that with a small exercise routine for home. I felt the results were measureable and there was a positive difference over time. I'm back to running with less hip and lower back pain. Thank you Jon! read more

After my ACL reconstruction I searched online for a skilled Physical therapist in West Des Moines, this process was very important because I am a young professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor and compete around the world. so this recovery process meant everything to me. Jon Schultz is the most experienced Physical Therapist i've ever come across. From the first day limping into Optimal Performance he knew the right regimen to heal at a healthy and swiftly pace. Every session with him was extraordinarily beneficial, if it was up to me I would go in every day. Id like to thank Dr. Schultz for everything he has done for me and I highly recommend him to anyone who deals with joint pain of any sort. read more

Optimum Performance Physical Therapy - doing hamstring exercises on Jons Red Cord Therapy, a highly equip instrument for physical therapy. - Physical Therapy Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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I am a big fan of OPPT! I am a Mayo Clinic trained physical therapist so I highly value physical therapy and great therapists. Jon is one of the best. He takes a comprehensive approach to analyze and treat the body as a whole, finding underlying conditions that often lead to body dysfunction. This is so much more effective than only treating symptoms of the current ache or pain. Personally, Jon has been working with me to correct postural deficits, learn diaphragmatic breathing and improve total core/pelvic strength. I am such a fan that I have had my sons and their friends see Jon to both treat and prevent injury in their sports. He has helped them with gait, posture and breathing analysis and modifications, Jon is also helping with orthotics and footwear selection. Sport seasons are short and the boys want to function at their best with the lowest risk of injury. Jon is a key component to them performing at their best and staying healthy throughout the season. A friend recommended Jon, and I'm so glad she did. I will continue to recommend his services to all looking for a quality PT and all of my acquaintances who tell me about their aches, pains and injuries. read more

Jon is very knowledgeable about the way our bodies work and how different muscle groups affect each other. I saw him for a shoulder injury and also some hip pain while running, and he had me in shape in time to finish my first 50k run. He uses a variety of techniques and state of the art equipment, and is very focused on solving the root of the issue and not just temporary fixes. I would recommend Jon to fellow runners and athletes as well as people just looking to maintain or gain mobility. read more

Just began physical therapy with Dr. Schultz at Optimum in Urbandale. Extremely detail-oriented and well organized from top to bottom. Looking forward to regaining strength and mobility in my shoulder and really glad I chose this spot. Top-notch equipment and facility is amazing. read more