Direct Access

How can accessing physical therapy directly benefit me?

In the state of Georgia, patients are able to be evaluated and treated by a licensed Physical Therapist without a physician's referral, called Direct Access. Coming directly to Physical Therapy after an injury, when you are in pain, or for rehabilitation allows patients to expedite treatment, saving time and money. Doctors of Physical Therapy are Board-Certified health professionals who go through extensive training at accredited Physical Therapy programs. They are qualified to examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients with functional limitations, impairments or disabilities. Spine & Sport also houses one of 3 Orthopedic Residency Programs in the state of Georgia, enabling our Doctors of Physical Therapy to give you the best possible treatment and care. However, if you would like to see your physician before coming to Physical Therapy, we will keep in close communication with them throughout your treatment and keep them updated on your progress.

How Does Direct Access Work?

1. Before your first appointment, we will gather your insurance information
2. Our finance team will work with your insurance company to get all the information on your benefits
3. We will contact you to explain your benefits and schedule your first appointment (called an initial evaluation)
4. At your initial evaluation, one of our Physical Therapists will assess your specific issues and design a plan of care to get you on your way to becoming pain free