Direct Access

Direct Access in the Commonwealth of Virginia means that you as a patient can seek physical therapy for your recent injury or long standing condition without needing a prescription from your doctor, provided you have not been evaluated through Direct Access in the three months prior. Most insurance companies recognize the Direct Access Certification issued by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and pay their portion for treatment based on your policy. When you elect to come to therapy through this option you must identify a physician from whom you will seek treatment if you are not discharged from treatment or your treatment needs to extend past fourteen business days. Upon your initial evaluation our therapist will be in communication with your doctor providing documentation of your initial evaluation and diagnosis. Frequently in consultation with our therapist your doctor may prescribe physical therapy for your condition without your needing to arrange a doctor's visit to seek further therapy, thereby extending your treatment. We strive to ensure the relationships we have with patients and doctors are based upon confidence in our communication and our experience as licensed therapists, and trust in the value we place in each individual and in the patient outcomes routinely achieved at Advantage Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. in order to see if your insurance covers Direct Access or to schedule an appointment today.