Did you know that no script is necessary to receive care from a physical therapist? Well, there is a caveat here with respect to involving Medicare and some insurance companies (if you choose to use them). In all 50 states (to some degree), patients can directly seek...
Did you know that direct access to physical therapy can lead to less days in pain? As you may have experienced, the longer pain is around, the longer it typically takes to go away. Traditionally, people “wait and see”, avoiding activity hoping the pain will go away....
For those with an injury or issue impacting daily life, they might ask the question Why Physical Therapy 1st? The simple answer is because fast action leads to fast result. BUT…really they want to know more. Many will ask the question, don’t I need to see my PCP 1st?...
Direct Access to PT means no longer must a person (with some injury or mobility concern) visit their physician before getting to the best person to help them. No longer should weeks or months pass before having those muscle, joint, or mobility concerns treated by a...
For those who are unaware, it is possible to go directly to a physical therapist for your injury. This is called Direct Access. With many insurance plans (except Medicare), there is no need to see your PCP 1st for that ankle sprain or new onset of back pain. A...