Direct Access
Direct Access to Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy Without Physician Prescription)
Did you know that most consumers in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri can be treated by a qualified physical therapist without a physician’s prescription? It is called Direct Access, and STAR Physical Therapy has several convenient locations that offer this service.
Qualified Physical Therapists
When you choose to receive Physical Therapy without a physician’s prescription, it is crucial to choose a qualified physical therapy provider. Please know that your well-being is our primary concern at STAR Physical Therapy. As your trusted and expert physical therapy provider, we will always do what is best for you. After your initial physical therapy evaluation, your physical therapist will recommend the appropriate care plan for you. Your plan may include continued physical therapy, simple behavior modifications, rest, a recommendation that you see a physician for further testing, or a combination of these options. The point is this – we will not waste your time or money if physical therapy is not your best option for a full and quick recovery.
Commonly Asked Questions
Physician Partners
STAR Physical Therapy has wonderful relationships with numerous physicians in and around your community. We have been a trusted physical therapy partner for physicians since 1997. If you choose to receive physical therapy via Direct Access, we will communicate appropriately with your physician at your discretion. If you are new to the area or do not have a physician and need one, we will be happy to help facilitate a referral to a doctor.
Rest assured that you are in the best hands when you choose STAR Physical Therapy!