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Direct Access (DA) means that you have the option to choose physical therapy services without having to get a prescription from a physician. (continued inside) THE BENEFITS OF DIRECT ACCESS What Does Direct Access Mean?
Megan McCreesh, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist at our Center City clinic
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cost-effective. Physical therapy often reduces the need for medications, injections, or imaging. In fact, studies show fewer number of total PT visits and quicker recovery. 3 Patient satisfaction scores are high. Studies reveal that DA patients have high satisfaction rates from their PT services. The ability to receive PT services faster as well as experiencing quicker recovery, were the two main reasons for higher patient satisfaction. 4 Direct access uses alternative pain management methods. The CDC recommends alternative pain management methods via physical therapy to reduce the need for opioid use. With direct access, a patient can receive benefits quickly, and is, therefore, less likely to utilize pain medications. By incorporating alternative treatment approaches for pain, physical therapists help reduce the burden of opioid addiction. Have a friend or family member who could benefit from quick access to treatment? Contact Ivy Rehab today to learn more and schedule an appointment! Our team will work with your insurance provider to determine your coverage post-evaluation.
(Continued from cover) Timely access to physical therapy treatment is safe, cost effective, and provides faster delivery of much needed health services. Studies support physical therapists’ability to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal problems as well as systemic illness based on a patient’s clinical presentation and past medical history. 1 Patients are able to receive treatment quickly. With Direct Access, a patient can receive some type of physical therapy in all 50 states of the US without a physician’s referral. This reduces a lot of waiting time to get an appointment to see a physician. Sometimes, it can take weeks to obtain a doctor’s visit. In this time, the patient is likely to begin taking over-the-counter medications for pain or swelling and may even go to an emergency room to seek immediate relief. There is also an increased chance of aggravating the condition during that waiting period. By the time the patient does get to see the doctor, the physician will likely prescribe physical therapy for pain management. Therefore, with DA, patients can seek treatment right away to decrease their pain. 2 Direct access PT is cost-effective. Since patients often receive some relief from pain almost immediately, Direct Access is proven to be very THE BENEFITS OF DIRECT ACCESS What Does Direct Access Mean?
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