Direct Access Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/direct-access/ Better for every body. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:07:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What Is Physical Therapy? https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/20/what-is-physical-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/20/what-is-physical-therapy/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:30:47 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=85697 Many have heard the term “physical therapy” before, but while you may be familiar with this practice by name, there...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/20/what-is-physical-therapy/feed/ 0 Tips From A PT: What You Need To Know About Direct Access https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/21/tips-from-a-pt-what-you-need-to-know-about-direct-access/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/21/tips-from-a-pt-what-you-need-to-know-about-direct-access/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=81689 Have you ever heard of “direct access” physical therapy? No, you haven’t? Well, you’re in the right place. Even if...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/21/tips-from-a-pt-what-you-need-to-know-about-direct-access/feed/ 0 Can Anyone Start Physical Therapy? https://www.athletico.com/2022/12/09/can-anyone-start-physical-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/12/09/can-anyone-start-physical-therapy/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:30:04 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=79172 Physical therapy (PT) is a great treatment to address aches and pains of varying kinds. It can be utilized for...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/12/09/can-anyone-start-physical-therapy/feed/ 0 Why You Should Choose PT First for Neck Pain https://www.athletico.com/2022/05/09/why-you-should-choose-pt-first-for-neck-pain/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/05/09/why-you-should-choose-pt-first-for-neck-pain/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 12:30:07 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=74917 Neck pain is a common cause of pain and lost work time in the United States and is one of...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/05/09/why-you-should-choose-pt-first-for-neck-pain/feed/ 2 Chronic Pain May be Your Biggest Threat to a Good Night’s Sleep https://www.athletico.com/2022/03/18/chronic-pain-may-be-your-biggest-threat-to-a-good-nights-sleep/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/03/18/chronic-pain-may-be-your-biggest-threat-to-a-good-nights-sleep/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=73847 Have you considered the link between your sleep and pain you may be experiencing? Recent research suggests that sleep and...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/03/18/chronic-pain-may-be-your-biggest-threat-to-a-good-nights-sleep/feed/ 1 Shoulder Pain through the Decades of Life https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/06/shoulder-pain-through-the-decades-of-life/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/06/shoulder-pain-through-the-decades-of-life/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=70537 Shoulder pain can be a cause for concern for adults or teenagers. Shoulder pain accounts for 16 percent of all...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/10/06/shoulder-pain-through-the-decades-of-life/feed/ 0 Do I Need a Prescription for Occupational Therapy? https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/30/do-i-need-a-prescription-for-occupational-therapy/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/30/do-i-need-a-prescription-for-occupational-therapy/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:30:49 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=68443 Occupational therapy “helps people across their lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/06/30/do-i-need-a-prescription-for-occupational-therapy/feed/ 1 My Doctor Recommended Physical Therapy, Now What? https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/14/my-doctor-recommended-physical-therapy-now-what/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/14/my-doctor-recommended-physical-therapy-now-what/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:30:19 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=65757 Physical therapy is a comprehensive treatment option performed by physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to address pain and functional...

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