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Access Your Physical Therapist in Texas
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    TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOC
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It's Your Right to Access Physical Therapy Directly

Did you know that current law in Texas prohibits you from directly accessing your physical therapist for treatment?

Texas consumers seeking alternatives to prescription medication and surgery are choosing physical therapy for the prevention and treatment of conditions affecting movement and function, only to find arbitrary, unnecessary, and costly access barriers. 

It is time to allow consumers direct access to physical therapists for treatment so that consumers can benefit from the real cost savings associated with conservative management of movement and function-related conditions.

Sign the petition below and visit http://www.AccessYourPhysicalTherapist.com for more information.

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Allow Texans to Access Their Physical Therapist Directly for Treatment

Greetings,

Consumers should have the choice to go directly to a physical therapist for treatment. Right now, in Texas, I can go directly to a chiropractor, podiatrist, accupuncurist, massage therapist and more, but state law prohibits me from going to my physical therapist directly for treatment.

The law also states that a dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or physician may refer a patient to physical therapy.

Studies show that getting patients to physical therapy sooner betters outcomes and saves money.

Please change the law and legislation to give me and my fellow Texans the right to choose direct access to my physical therapist for treatment.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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