DIRECT ACCESS

WHAT IS DIRECT ACCESS?

No tricks or gimmicks here, direct access, is exactly what is sounds like. It is the ability for a patient to directly access physical therapy. Meaning, you can be evaluated, seen, and treated by a physical therapist without needing a physician’s referral or prescription. No one knows you, like YOU. We are the first to know when an issue is occurring within ourselves. Don’t dull that internal warning. Schedule an appointment for Direct Access and allow one of our trained therapists to curate a specialized plan of care just for YOU.

FYZICAL Chicago Direct Access Physical Therapy

What injuries/concerns can our Direct Access Physical Therapist help with?

Headaches, neck and back pain
Joint pain (shoulder, knee, hip, foot, ankle)
Any injury due to a fall or trauma
Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Poor posture
Jaw pain/TMJD
Premature aging and decreased muscle tone
Decreased ability to walk
Decreased mobility or range of motion
Poor balance/fear of falling
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
Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Urinary incontinence/pelvic pain
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Direct Access Illinois Guidelines & faq

A PT must notify the patient’s physician:

within 5 days of the initial visit if he or she is treating the patient without a referral; or
if the patient is receiving PT services pursuant to a diagnosis the physician diagnosed.

Does insurance pay for Direct Access physical therapy?

Most third-party insurance companies will cover your Direct Access physical therapy visits. Our team will check your benefits and explain your coverage during your evaluation visit.

A PT must refer the patient to his or her treating health care professional of record (or to a healthcare provider of the patient’s choosing when a professional of record does not exist) if:

the patient does not improve after 10 visits or 15 business days (whichever occurs first);
the patient returns for PT services for the same or similar condition within 30 calendar days after discharge; or
the patient’s condition is beyond the PT scope of practice.

Get Ahead

92% of patients who could benefit from physical therapy treatment don’t obtain it. Allow us to improve your overall health by using our specialized technologies (BodyQ and CDP) to assess problem areas and curate a unique plan of care.

Immediate Evaluation

Come to a FYZICAL to receive a diagnosis and treatment for your musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, or injury, by our FYZICAL Therapists without the unnecessary delay caused by visiting another healthcare professional.

Faster Return to Work

When you choose to come directly to one of our FYZICAL’s you are bypassing the time it takes to find a doctor and get an appointment. With direct access treatment you will return to work, play, and day-to-day activities without delay.

Your Choice

Direct Access offers YOU as the patient to select the right care for you. It offers you the freedom to choose a physical therapist that fits your wants and needs just as you would your MD, DO, Chiropractor, dentist or other healthcare professionals.

Trusted Care

The level of trust with your FYZICAL therapist will greatly increase over your plan of care based on your decision to come to one of our clinics.

Get Clarity

An immediate consultation with one of our Physical Therapists will help determine if therapy or further examination, is needed, by another healthcare professional.

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