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Did You Know You Can See a Physical Therapist Without a Referral?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone knows you can go directly to your physical therapist if you are dealing with pain or an injury. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with an old or new problem. In all 50 states, you can schedule a visit with one of our therapists to get help sooner than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the medical community, Direct Access is the ability to see a physical therapist when you want to without getting permission from your physician or medical practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical therapists routinely assess and treat patients without a physician’s recommendation. You can call us directly at MMA & Sports Rehab in Arlington, VA, and we’ll schedule your appointment today! Direct Access eliminates wasting your time for the appointment to see a doctor, then the delays in getting a referral to physical therapy and waiting for an appointment to see the therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another benefit of seeing your physical therapist immediately is the cost savings. Beyond the cost of copayments to see your physician or being sent to a specialist paying another copay and finally getting sent to physical therapy, you can save money and see our team directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Access is all about having the freedom to make your own decisions without being bound by outdated rules. It allows you to be in charge of your healthcare so you can focus on your recovery instead of waiting for another appointment to get you the help you need today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Access also helps you save money, schedule when you want, and speed up your recovery so you can get relief and get back to doing what you love. If you have questions about Direct Access or would like to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist, contact MMA & Sports Rehab in Arlington, VA now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Confusion about direct Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the term direct access has been around for decades, not everyone outside the physical therapy profession knows about it or what it actually means. The old-fashioned healthcare model has been updated to provide patients with better access to physical therapy services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a lot of evidence that early or Direct Access to physical therapy reduces waiting time, lowers costs, improves convenience for the patient and health care system, and, most importantly, improves recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling directly with your physical therapists is important in all areas of physical therapy, including outpatient physical therapy, pediatrics, private home care, school districts, hospitals, and even the sports fields. Direct Access is much more common than the general public and other medical practitioners realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a long time, only a handful of states had laws allowing patients to go directly to their physical therapist; now, Direct Access is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. While the program continues to have some limitations, Direct Access laid the foundation for regulations to be revised in the future and ensure that you receive the care you need when you want it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How direct access laws affect health insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the health insurance sector is changing and is different from carrier to carrier. Direct Access covers a wide range of private health insurance carriers, but it is necessary to check what your insurance covers, no matter what!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical therapists stay in regular communication with your physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous advantages to having Direct Access to physical therapy. For example, patients report a higher level of satisfaction when they receive physical therapy through Direct Access versus physician referral. In addition, patients receiving physical therapy through direct Access versus referral had better outcomes at discharge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Request an appointment at MMA & Sports Rehab today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Direct Access is changing your ability to decide when to see your physical therapist and improving your Access to healthcare. If you or someone you love would like to learn more about Direct Access to physical therapy or how physical therapy helps you with any condition you are dealing with, schedule an appointment with an Arlington, VA physical therapist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Your Next Steps\u2026<\/h3>
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Request An Appointment<\/p><\/div>

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Receive A Custom Treatment Plan<\/p><\/div>

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Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery<\/p><\/div>

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Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Uncover the Root Cause of Your Pain, Get Started Today!<\/h4>
Request Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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