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What is Direct Access Physical Therapy?

Simply stated, Direct Access is the opportunity to obtain Physical Therapy services without a physician’s referral (or prescription).  This places physical therapy as a first line of service profession (along with MD’s, DO’s, Chiropractors, Dentists…)

What does this mean for you?

  •   Immediate evaluation, diagnosis and treatment from your Physical Therapist  for your musculoskeletal injuries  without the delay in visiting another health care professional
  •   Immediate consultation with your Physical Therapist to determine if therapy is needed or if further examination by another health care practitioner is warranted
  •   The possibility of decreased healing time for your injury due to receiving treatment without delay
  •   Freedom to choose a Physical Therapist as you would an MD, DO, Chiropractor, Dentist or other health care professional
  •   Continuity of care as you return to your chosen Physical Therapist for all of your musculoskeletal needs, including relief from injury as well as prevention of further injury and wellness in general

What injuries/concerns would prompt you to call a Physical Therapist?

  •   Headache, neck and back pain
  •   Joint pain (shoulder, knee, hip, foot, ankle)
  •   Any injury due to a fall or trauma •  Poor posture
  •   Jaw pain/TMJ
  •   Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
  •   Osteoporosis
  •   Premature aging and decreased muscle tone
  •   Decreased ability to walk/general decreased mobility
  •   Poor balance
  •   Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
  •   Pain/decreased mobility/decreased strength due to obesity
  •   Fatigue/poor endurance due to pulmonary dysfunction
  •   Poor endurance due to cancer and related treatments

Does insurance pay for Direct Access Physical Therapy?

Yes, Direct Access Physical Therapy is paid for by third party reimbursers. Medicare will pay for the first Evaluation and Treatment appointment, and then a signed prescription or Plan of Care is needed.

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