To some this may be surprising to hear, but in all fifty states physical therapy is a direct access healthcare service! What does this mean? Patients can call and schedule a physical therapy evaluation without a physician’s referral.

In North Carolina we have had direct access since 1985 without stipulations to return to a physician after a certain number of visits. The healthcare profession recognizes the  expertise physical therapists bring to the field with their knowledge and understanding as movement experts. Physical therapists will refer patients to other healthcare professionals when symptoms do not appear to be of musculoskeletal or neuromuscular origin, which is their scope of practice.

If you have any ailments and feel you will benefit from physical therapy or would like to see what physical therapy can do for you, please contact us to schedule an initial evaluation. Our skilled practitioners will conduct a full examination and educate you on the benefits that physical therapy can provide for assisting you in returning to activities you may no longer be doing due to your pain or impairments.