As of October 1, 2006, state legislature passed the direct accessbill for physical therapy in Connecticut. This law permits patients to seek physical therapy without the need to obtain a prescription first. This would allow you to obtain physical therapy immediately without having to see your physician or orthopedist first. This law isnot intended to defer you seeking medical attention for your orthopedic care, but rather allow you to receive immediate effective care first. Once we begin therapy, we will contact your physician and detail the plan of care. You always have the option of seeing your physician before or during the physical therapy regime. Insurance carriers, including Medicare, fully support this change and direct access does not negatively affect reimbursement.

This change in state law applies for both exacerbations of older injuries as well as new orthopedic conditions. Upon evaluating you, if an immediate need is found to refer you to your family physician and/or orthopedist, we will direct you appropriately.

If you have any questions about physical therapy sessions, our programs, or wish to schedule an appointment, please call (860) 949-2561 today. We would be happy to hear from you!

We are available Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment.