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Nikao Performance and Rehab, LLC

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Nikao Performance and Rehab, LLC

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Holistic physical therapy and rehab performance training with 1v1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. 1 hour and 30 minute sessions. Services we offer: Injury prevention, rehab health & wellness training, performance training, physical therapy, manual therapy sessions, dry needling

09/15/2025

🦵✨ Mobility Monday: Move Better, Feel Better ✨🦵 Start your week with intention—your body deserves it. Today’s focus: hip mobility. Whether you sit all day or crush workouts, tight hips can mess with your posture, performance, and even your mood.

🔥 Try this quick flow:
(top) World’s Greatest Stretch – Because it really is
(bottom) Hip CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) – Slow, intentional circles to wake up your joints

Extra: 90/90 Hip Stretch – Open up those deep rotators

💡 Why it matters: Mobility isn’t just flexibility—it’s control through your full range of motion. Better mobility = better movement, fewer injuries, and more freedom in your body.

09/12/2025

Some PT humor to kickstart the weekend!

09/10/2025

🌀 Windshield Wipers: Not Just for Your Car 🌀 Want to carve out strong obliques and challenge your core stability? Try windshield wipers—a killer ab move that hits your entire midsection.

👉 How to do it: Lie flat on your back, arms out for support. Raise your legs straight up, then slowly rotate them side to side like—you guessed it—windshield wipers. Keep your core tight and movement controlled. 🔥 Pro tip: Bend your knees for a beginner-friendly version.

🎯 Why it works: This move targets your obliques, lower abs, and hip flexors, while improving rotational control and spine stability. It’s a go-to for athletes and trunk strength.

Add it to your next workout and feel the twist! 💥

09/08/2025

Roll it out, feel the difference 🌀
Foam rolling helps release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and boost mobility. It’s like giving your muscles a mini massage that preps them for movement or helps them recover after.
✅ How to do it: Roll slowly over the muscle group, pausing for 20–30 seconds on tender spots.
✅ How long: Spend about 1–2 minutes per area, depending on how tight it feels.
✅ How often: Aim for 3–5 times per week to see lasting benefits—especially before workouts or after long days of sitting.

09/05/2025

Triple the angles, triple the strength 💥
The 3-way calf raise targets all three major muscles in your lower leg:
🔹 Gastrocnemius (for power and explosiveness) 🔹 Soleus (for endurance and stability)
🔹 Tibialis posterior (for arch support and balance)
By switching foot positions—neutral, toes in, toes out—you activate different fibers and build a more resilient foundation from the ground up. Whether you're recovering from injury or training for performance, strong calves = better movement.

09/03/2025

Hoping the extended weekend was relaxing, restful, and fun! After a nice reset, it’s time to rebuild, refocus, and rise. Your goals don’t take breaks—and neither do we. Let’s make this week count, one rep, one stretch, one step at a time.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from our Nikao Family! This Labor Day, we honor the strength it takes to show up—on the job, in the gym, and in recovery. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

08/29/2025

🧠💪 Strong mind, stronger body. Physical progress starts with mental resilience. In training and recovery, your mindset shapes your outcome. Progress isn’t linear—there will be ups, downs, and plateaus. Stay positive, stay patient, and trust the process—your body will follow.

08/25/2025

🔗 What Is the Kinetic Chain—and Why Does It Matter?
Your body is a beautifully interconnected system. The kinetic chain refers to how joints, muscles, and nerves work together in a sequence to produce movement. When one part of the chain is weak, tight, or misaligned—say, a stiff ankle—it can throw off the entire system, leading to pain or dysfunction in areas like the knees, hips, or even shoulders. 🦶➡️🦵➡️🧍‍♂️➡️💪

That’s why at our clinic, we don’t just treat the symptom—we assess the entire chain, from the ground up and top down. Whether you're recovering from injury or improving performance, addressing the kinetic chain ensures long-term results and better movement quality. 🧠💥

Let’s strengthen every link—because your body deserves to move as one.

08/22/2025

💪 Tired of cookie-cutter physical therapy? At our clinic, we do things differently—and better.

✨ We deliver personalized, one-on-one care that puts you at the center. No rushed sessions. No crowded schedules. Just focused, concierge-style therapy tailored to your unique body and goals.

📚 Our approach blends cutting-edge research with proven techniques to create a holistic, outcome-driven system that empowers you to take charge of your health—for good.

🔥 We're not just raising the bar—we're redefining the standard for musculoskeletal performance and care.

Ready to feel the difference? Your body deserves it.

08/20/2025

Hold still, get strong. Isometric exercises—like planks, wall sits, and glute bridges—might look simple, but they pack serious power. These moves involve holding a position without movement, engaging muscles through static contraction. Perfect for injury recovery, joint stability, and building strength without strain. The National Library of Medicine reports isometric training can lead to significant improvements in muscular hypertrophy, neuromuscular activation, and force production. Whether you're rehabbing or leveling up your fitness, isometrics are a low-impact, high-reward way to train smarter.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30580468/

08/18/2025

Recovery isn’t just physical—it’s mental. Whether you're coming back from an injury or striving for new strength, speak to yourself with encouragement. Your words fuel your progress. At Nikao, we help you train your body—and your mindset—for resilience.

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2121 S Mill Avenue Suite #205
Tempe, AZ
85282

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14805240321

Website

http://nikaoperformance.com/

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Welcome to Nikao Performance and Rehab!

We offer a bridge from traditional personal training services, massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical rehabilitation to optimize the bodies healing, restoration, and performance. We are your holistic body specialists and will work with you to cater your program or treatment to your body's needs and your personal goals.

No time to come to us? Let us come to you! All sessions are offered onsite or ask about our mobile concierge services, Nikao Elite. Nikao Elite is one of our most popular services for the professional athletes we serve in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Holistic physical therapy and rehab performance training with 1v1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. 1 hour and 30-minute sessions. Services we offer: Injury prevention, rehab health & wellness training, performance training, physical therapy, manual therapy sessions, dry needling