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17 12, 2025

Do You Really Need a Scan Before Physical Therapy?

2025-12-17T20:41:00-07:00

By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS

One of the most common concerns I hear from patients is, “Don’t I need to get a scan first?”

Honestly, most of the time, you don’t.

Quick Facts to Know Before You Get a Scan

  • You can start physical therapy without a referral or scan in most cases.
  • Physical Therapists are […]
Do You Really Need a Scan Before Physical Therapy?2025-12-17T20:41:00-07:00
14 12, 2023

Do You Have Sciatica?

2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00

By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, and Eric Brown, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS

While the symptoms for sciatica typically occur down your leg, the root cause of it is higher up your kinetic chain. Sciatica is most commonly the result of nerve root compression. This can occur in your lumbar spine by a disc, like […]

Do You Have Sciatica?2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00