Physical Therapy in Washington, D.C.

Physical Therapist in Washington, DC

Release Physical Therapy

Release Physical Therapy is an award-winning physical therapy clinic, offering the best-in-class physical therapy to the Washington, D.C. area and surrounding communities. We offer flexible appointment times at our Washington DC clinic located in the West End. Don’t wait to feel your best – schedule an appointment online or call our office at (202) 974-6621.

Advanced Treatment

At Release Physical Therapy, we use evidence-based therapies to target the root cause of a condition, not just the symptoms. We offer a full range of treatments, including manual modalities, technology-assisted therapies, and both traditional and non-traditional techniques. We work one-on-one with our patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs, conditions, wellness goals and fitness levels.

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Release Physical Therapy Location & Hours

Visit us at our convenient West End Washington DC location. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care and convenience to our patients. Our appointment times flexible – let us know how we can best accommodate you.

Release Physical Therapy - Washington DC

2134 L St NW
Washington, DC 20037
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Location Hours

Mon - Thurs: 6:00am - 8:00pm
Fri: 6:00am - 5:00pm
Sat - Sun: Closed

David Rice

13 November 2026

I’ve been working with Elliott at Release for a few weeks now and we’ve made great progress on a stiff shoulder and arm. He listens carefully, assesses my progress, provides some treatments during the appointment, and offers constructive weekly exercise programs for me to work on at home. I also appreciate that the file my insurance on my behalf. I would highly recommend the practice and specifically, Elliott.

Joseph Forcier

10 October 2026

Mia Smyser is absolutely top notch! She genuinely cares for her clients and possesses a vast knowledge of the treatment of musculoskeletal issues as well as its impact on the nervous system. She is highly skilled at manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, dry needling and exercise to increase motion and relieve pain. Release Physical Therapy has played a key role in my recuperation journey after major surgery and I couldn’t be more pleased with where I am today after a few months of weekly treatments.

Kristy Smith

10 October 2026

I came to Release PT with a painful debilitating knee— So much I had to use crutches. I was feeling pretty down. Elliot has been a superstar doing a combination of needling (which he’s very intuitive with), laser, and Shockwave. He encouraged me to start walking, do a few key strengthening exercises, and pool work. In a little over 2 weeks I’m walking without crutches and getting stronger little by little… Very happy to have found him and this place!

Judy Billings-Mapondera

29 September 2026

I have had about 6 visits with Mia and my improvement has been better and certainly more consequential than with any PT I have gone to before.My pain is reduced and I can now do some things that had escaped me. This time I have the hope and expectation that with “Mia and her machine” I am working my way back to a normal life.

Allison Larson

21 September 2026

I’ve really enjoyed my time working with Mia over the past several months. When I sought a psychical therapist my past experiences made me think there wasn’t much they were going to be able to do to help me but send me home with some exercises, but my ideas were outdated. Every session is a full hour long spent treating my injury with new technology and massage therapy, stretching and exercise. My therapist clearly explains all she’s doing to treat me, what to expect and what she’s seeing in my body. I leave every session feeling worlds better and I’m slowly making good progress toward recovery. I thought I would be stuck managing pain forever but now feel like I am making some progress towards healing.

Injury, Prevention & Wellness

Treatments & Conditions

We help people with neck pain, shoulder pain, back and hip pain, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, and other common conditions.

As an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice, we focus on the neuro-muscular skeletal system. Musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries include: bones, muscles with their related tendons, joint structures such as ligaments, discs and menisci. Injuries may cause impairments such as pain, inflammation, restricted movement, joint instability and muscle weakness or spasms. Treatments we specialize in at Release Physical Therapy include:

Running Assessment Washington DC

Individualized analysis designed to identify strength, gait, and alignment imbalances to prevent injury and improve your current training program.

Functional Training

Exercise regimens that integrate multiple muscle groups, joints and the brain to assist in everyday movement, physical activities and athletics.

ASTYM Therapy

Regenerates healthy soft tissue snd eliminates or reduces scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restriction.

BFR Training Washington DC

Rehabilitation therapy and performance training technique using a personalized tourniquet system to reduce atrophy and increase strength.

K-Laser Therapy

The use of specific wavelengths of light to improve healing time, pain reduction, increase circulation and decrease swelling.

Kineseo® Taping Method

Reduces muscular pain and inflammation, relaxes overused muscles, improves posture and movement awareness, and enhances performance.

Dry Needling Washington DC

Needle treatment that decreases pain, increases range of motion and improves strength by inactivating myofascial trigger points.

Therapeutic Medical Massage

Reduces muscular pain and inflammation, relaxes overused muscles, improves posture and movement awareness, and enhances performance.

Shockwave Therapy

A non-invasive medical treatment that utilizes acoustic waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions and promote healing.

Achilles tendonitis
AC joint injury
ankle sprains
ankle fracture
ACL injuries
arthritis
back injury
back pain
bursitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
cervical radiculopathy
cervical strains

chronic pelvic pain
CL inuries
compartment syndrome
degenerative joint disease
herniated disk
de Quervain tenosynovitis
fibromyalgia
frozen shoulder
golfer’s elbow
headaches / migrains
hip replacements
ITB syndrome

impingement syndrome
knee replacement
neck pain
nerve entrapment
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
overuse injuries
knee cap pain syndrome
knee tendinitis
plantar fasciitis
rotator cuff tear
runner's knee

scoliosis
sciatica
shoulder tendinitis
spinal stenosis
spondylolisthesis
shin splints
tennis elbow
thoracic outlet syndrome
TMJ dysfunction
wrist fracture
and several others...

Achilles tendonitis
AC joint injury
ankle sprains
ankle fracture
ACL injuries
arthritis
back injury
back pain
bursitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
cervical radiculopathy
cervical strains
chronic pelvic pain
CL inuries
compartment syndrome
degenerative joint disease
herniated disk
de Quervain tenosynovitis
fibromyalgia
frozen shoulder
golfer’s elbow
headaches / migrains
hip replacements
ITB syndrome
impingement syndrome
knee replacement
neck pain
nerve entrapment
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
overuse injuries
knee cap pain syndrome
knee tendinitis
plantar fasciitis
rotator cuff tear
runner's knee
scoliosis
sciatica
shoulder tendinitis
spinal stenosis
spondylolisthesis
shin splints
tennis elbow
thoracic outlet syndrome
TMJ dysfunction
wrist fracture
and several others...

Physical Therapist Washington, D.C.

Looking for high-quality physical therapy in Washington, D.C.? Find it at Release Physical Therapy. Relief, recovery and wellness are just a click or call away.

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Physical Therapy in Washington, D.C.

Physical Therapist in Washington, DC

Release Physical Therapy

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Release Physical Therapy Location & Hours

Release Physical Therapy - Washington DC

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