Individualized Treatment & Hands on Care

At Release Physical Therapy, we treat you with our hands, not just machines. We offer a full range of manual therapies, as well as both traditional and non-traditional techniques for the best in comprehensive care. 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.

Release Physical Therapy Treatments

Our experienced physical therapists have advanced training in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Our physical therapy services include sports therapy, injury rehabilitation, pre-surgical therapy, post-surgical therapy, chronic pain management, as well as wellness and prevention. Specialized treatments at Release Physical Therapy include:

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Dry Needling Washington DC

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

Dry needling Washington DC

Shockwave Therapy

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

K-Laser Therapy

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

Active Release Technique in Washington, D.C.

Massage and movement-based technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

Therapeutic Medical Massage

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

BFR Training Washington DC

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

Kineseo® Taping Method

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

Running Assessment Washington DC

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

Running Assessment Washington DC

Functional Training

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

Graston Technique

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization used to address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Dry Needling Washington DC

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

Dry needling Washington DC

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.

Running Assessment Washington DC

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

Running Assessment Washington DC

BFR Training Washington DC

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

Functional Training

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

Kineseo® Taping Method

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

ASTYM Therapy

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

K-Laser Therapy

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

Conditions We Commonly Treat

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. Conditions we commonly treat at Release Physical Therapy include:

  • 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...
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Karen Belli
8 September 2026
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Sally is an amazing PT! She’s skilled at what she does, explains things clearly, and asks for input and feedback in terms of what is helping me (or not). I really appreciate late her focus on manual work, trusting me to do the at home exercises. After a few appointments I have hope that I’ll regain more ankle mobility and assurance that what I’m experiencing is normal. She clearly cares about her patients and her work.
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Bridge Waugh
3 September 2026
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I can’t recommend Release PT highly enough, especially Deborah! I started seeing her for a significant plantar fascia tear that happened in the spring and a return-to-sport plan, while also dealing with ongoing plantar fasciitis in my other foot. She is extremely attentive and really takes a holistic approach. She listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and doesn’t just focus on the immediate injury. She looks at the bigger picture of how I’m moving, how I’m progressing, and what I need to ultimately get back. I’ve been really impressed by how knowledgeable she is, but also by how invested she is in my recovery. I originally planned to come in for just a few sessions, but I’ve ended up continuing because the time I spend at Release PT is honestly one of the most important parts of my week as I continue to heal. We’ve incorporated both focal and radial shockwave therapy along with other treatment and rehab work. The entire office is also wonderful. The front desk staff are warm and friendly, everyone is welcoming, and the space itself is inviting and comfortable. I’m very grateful I found them!
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Ryan Glazier
3 September 2026
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I’ve been in physical therapy multiple times with 5 different clinics throughout my life and this is without a doubt the best place I’ve been to. Sally is an exceptional physical therapist who has helped me with a collarbone break and is currently helping me rehab an acl tear. Nothing but positive experiences with release.
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Joseph Sassoon
1 September 2026
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Very methodical and with tremendous experience.
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Marco Enriquez
28 August 2026
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Cari is phenomenal. She is the only PT that I trust to treat my lower back-related issues. (I also got help from Sally once, to help me mobilize my hip and learn how to better brace my core.) I'm sure the rest of the team is also great, but Cari is the only one I got dry needling treatment from. Definitely recommend this place!