Can I see a Physical Therapist without a referral?
Yes! You can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral! Through an initiative called Direct Access, you can bypass your physician to see a Physical Therapist first. The most significant benefit of Direct Access is accessibility to immediate and effective treatment. When you call one of our offices, you can see a qualified Physical Therapist and begin treatment within 24 hours. Often, physical therapy is the treatment a physician would recommended for orthopedic injuries. Seeing a physical therapist first means you can be on the road to living a pain-free life much sooner.
What is Direct Access?
Sometimes you may have back or knee pain because of an obvious injury like a sprain or a pulled muscle. Direct access gives you the power to decide if you need physical therapy Direct access also provides you with the opportunity to save both time and money since you don't have to see a healthcare provider first.
Why should I see a Physical Therapist first?
Consulting with a Physical Therapist first can reduce your recovery time as our experienced team of Physical Therapists can evaluate your condition and initiate appropriate and immediate treatment of your injury. Another benefit of seeing a Physical Therapist first is that we treat your entire body by identifying the root cause of your pain. Our Physical Therapists will not only address the area of pain, but can teach you how to properly care for your body, to decrease the likelihood of future injury.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Simply call us at (512) 331-6200 for our Lakeline location in Cedar Park or (512) 792-4041 for our Four Points location in Austin off 2222.