FAQs

Do I need to get a prescription from a doctor to have physical therapy?

Washington, D.C. has direct access! This means that you can come to Pure Sports Physical Therapy without a prescription and without seeing a doctor first. However, some insurance companies still require a prescription for payment of services so you may want to call your insurance company or we can assist you in finding that information. All Medicare patients are required to have a prescription from a doctor after the initial evaluation. It is the patient’s responsibility to obtain and maintain all current prescriptions.

How do I know if physical therapy is covered by my insurance?

Pure Sports accepts all insurance plans. If you would like to determine the physical therapy coverage through your insurance plan, please call the office or email at purvi@puresportsdc.com In order to verify your benefits, we will need your insurance company’s name and phone number, your first and last name as shown on the insurance card, your phone number, and your date of birth. Pure Sports will then contact you, go over your benefits and schedule an appointment if you choose to make one.

What do I need for my first appointment?

Please click on the New Patient Forms link and fill out all 4 forms and press submit before your appointment. Please bring with you your insurance card and a method of payment. Cash, Venmo, American Express, Visa, MasterCard or personal check are all accepted.

What should I expect for my first appointment?

Changing rooms and lockers are available to you at Reformation Fitness. Please wear comfortable clothing for your first appointment, i.e. shorts if you are coming in for a knee, hip or ankle injury and a tank top/sports bra if you are coming in for a neck, back, or shoulder injury. Your first session will include a review of your medical history, a series of questions including your goals, an evaluation of your injury, and a series of tests so that a comprehensive treatment plan can be developed. You will also receive a home exercise program so that healing can begin from your first visit.

Is there parking available?

There is plenty of street parking around the facility. Many streets off of 9th Street have free residential parking for 2 hours (Zone 2). There are also plenty of metered spots that you can park at for 2 hours at a time. Pure Sports is located across the street from the Mount Vernon Sq/7th St. Convention Center metro stop (Green and Yellow lines) and 4 blocks from the Gallery Pl-Chinatown metro stop (Green, Red, and Yellow lines).

Why come to Pure Sports Physical Therapy?

Pure Sports is inherently different from any other practice in Washington, D.C. The patient is only seen by a licensed physical therapist one-on-one for up to an hour. Each session will incorporate manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education which is critical in recovery. You will get the same physical therapist for every session, as this is a crucial component of continuity of care. Pure Sports strives to provide the best quality of care with personalized and individualized attention.