DIRECT ACCESS

The Smith Clinic now accepts patients without a physician referral!
Get the relief and recovery you need NOW

In Tennessee, patients are able to be evaluated and treated by a licensed physical therapist without first obtaining a physician’s referral under legislation called Direct Access.

This immediate access to therapeutic care leads to a much higher rate of success in a timely manner for the individuals seeking services.

Benefits to you:

Direct Access benefits our patients in that it allows you to expedite treatment, saving time and money.

• Eliminate delays that can result in decreased functional outcomes and frustration
• Allows for earlier return to work and an earlier return to daily activities
• Reduces the need for long-term care by providing early intervention
• Studies show that immediate care for most injuries can reduce the healing time

Qualified Physical Therapists:

We have the skills necessary to practice as an entry point into your recovery.  Our physical therapists are licensed health professionals who are educated at accredited physical therapy programs at approved universities.  They are qualified to examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients with functional limitations, impairments or disabilities.  In addition, all our therapists and therapist assistants receive extensive education and clinical training and regularly enroll in continuing education courses.

At The Smith Clinic, our Direct Access certified therapists are well qualified to evaluate your condition, assess your physical therapy needs, and begin much needed treatment.  The sooner your injury is treated, the quicker your recovery.

Common Conditions treated under Direct Access:

Back and neck pain
Spinal conditions
Rotator cuff injuries
Arthritis
Foot and ankle pain
Leg, hip and knee pain
Muscle sprains/ strains
Tendonitis and bursitis
Sports injuries

Insurance:

We will be happy to contact your insurance provider to determine your benefits in terms of direct access coverage.  In many cases with direct access, insurance companies are now reimbursing because they realize that it costs less when you, our patient, have the choice to access physical therapy without delay.

Our physical therapists will work with you to establish a plan of care that will accomplish your goals and maintain efficiency of treatment.

 

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The Smith Clinic Physical Therapy in Cordova, TN has been serving the communities of Shelby county and Memphis' neighbors such as Collierville, Germantown and Arlington, TN, for more than a decade. Our comprehensive services include treatment of spinal conditions, neck & back pain; shoulder, arm, wrist and hand pain; leg, hip and knee pain; foot and ankle pain; muscle pain/fibromyalgia; treatment management for arthritis; tendonitis & bursitis, postsurgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, work injuries, auto injuries, balance & gait problems, headaches, lymphedema and golf rehabilitation.

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