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At The Smith Clinic For Physical Therapy in Cordova, TN, our physical therapy team is committed to finding the root cause of your condition and developing a treatment plan to help you return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
Our Cordova, TN physical therapy clinic can help you do what you love again!
Preparing for your first appointment
- To enable time to complete your paperwork, arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit.
- Do you have any questions? Make a list of questions you’d like to ask during your first meeting.
- Bring all of your documents with you. This includes a photo ID and a copy of your insurance card.
- Please call our office ahead of time to verify your insurance benefits at 901-756-1650.
- Prepare to talk about your medical history, previous treatments, current medications, and other relevant details.
- Make a list of any symptoms or signals the therapist should be aware of. What has recently irritated or wounded you? How long have you been working on this problem? What are you unable to perform as a result of it?
Direct Access
Did You Know You Can See a Physical Therapist Without a Referral?
Not everyone knows you can go directly to your physical therapist if you are dealing with pain or an injury. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with an old or new problem. At The Smith Clinic, you can schedule a visit with one of our therapists to get help sooner than later.
In the medical community, Direct Access is the ability to see a physical therapist when you want to without getting permission from your physician or medical practitioner.
Physical therapists routinely assess and treat patients without a physician’s recommendation. You can call us directly at The Smith Clinic For Physical Therapy in Cordova, TN, and we’ll schedule your appointment today! Direct Access eliminates wasting your time for the appointment to see a doctor, then the delays in getting a referral to physical therapy and waiting for an appointment to see the therapist.
Another benefit of seeing your physical therapist immediately is the cost savings. Beyond the cost of copayments to see your physician or being sent to a specialist paying another copay and finally getting sent to physical therapy, you can save money and see our team directly.
Direct Access is all about having the freedom to make your own decisions without being bound by outdated rules. It allows you to be in charge of your healthcare so you can focus on your recovery instead of waiting for another appointment to get you the help you need today!
Direct Access also helps you save money, schedule when you want, and speeds up your recovery so you can get relief and get back to doing what you love. If you have questions about Direct Access or would like to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist, contact The Smith Clinic For Physical Therapy in Cordova, TN now!
Insurance Info
Do any of these policies cover you? For your convenience, we have provided a list of our most popular in-network plans; however, this is not an exhaustive list!
Please call our office at 901-756-1650 to confirm other insurance plans.
- Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (EPO, HMO, POS, ACA exchange, and PPO plans)
- Humana
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Great-West
- Fiserv Health
- Aetna
- Coventry
- First Health
- Bright Health
Testimonials
They have made a difference in our lives!
The Smith Clinic has a super friendly staff who genuinely cares about the well being of their patients. My husband and I both have been here for physical therapy several times over the years and they have made a difference in our lives.
Read MoreBill and Debbie
Deborah V.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
I went to Elementary School with Michael from 4th-8th grades at Mt. Pisgah. He’s been my physical therapist for different issues that I’ve had for over the last 18 years or so. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Every time I’ve been he and all of his staff have always gone the extra mile with all that needs to be done.
Read MoreKimberley R.
You will come out feeling better than when you went in!
Fabulous place to receive excellent professional care and treatment. Only go if you can handle being treated kindly, professionally, and with smiles all around. They know what they are doing and you will come out feeling better than when you went in! Isn’t that what you want?
Read MoreSusan M.
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FAQs
Can I choose any physical therapy clinic for treatment?
According to “The Patient’s Bill of Rights” law, you can decide what physical therapy clinic you choose for your care.
Although a lot of physicians recommend a physical therapy clinic they may prefer, you are under no obligation to go to that clinic. No medical practitioner, insurance company, or other entity can insist you attend a physical therapy clinic. The choice is yours to make!
Also, thanks to Direct Access laws, you do not need to wait for a physician to send you to the clinic of your choice.
Direct access means, by law, you have access to physical therapy services, including evaluations and treatments. Every state, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands allow for evaluation and some form of treatment without a physician referral.
To put it another way, you can choose which clinic you want!
Can I go to any occupational therapists I choose?
According to "The Patient's Bill of Rights" law, you can decide what occupational therapy clinic you choose for your care.
Although a lot of physicians recommend an occupational therapist they may prefer, you are under no obligation to go to that clinic. No medical practitioner, insurance company, or other entity can insist you see a specific occupational therapist or attend a particular therapy clinic. The choice is yours to make!
Your insurer sometimes requires a doctor's referral. You could see anyone in the network, depending on your insurance.
How long is each appointment going to be?
Although every patient is different, the initial session usually lasts 1 hour to an hour and 15 minutes. After that, each session will vary depending on your condition and progress; most often, it will last 45-60 minutes.
Your unique needs will determine the length of time, which our therapist will discuss with you. In addition, the frequency of your weekly appointments will be determined by you and your physical therapist.
It is common for your therapist to want to see you more often in the early stages of your care to assess your progress and confirm your treatment plan. You'll probably see your therapist twice a week initially and then make your appointments more spaced out as you proceed through treatment.
Why does physical therapy take longer than I thought?
Although there are typical stages of healing, the reality is that everyone is different, and so is their ability to heal.
At The Smith Clinic For Physical Therapy, you will have a personalized treatment plan created based on your individual needs and goals. Throughout your recovery process, our team will provide constant feedback and allow refinement of your program to ensure it provides optimal results.
The most common reasons for delayed recovery are trying to do too much too soon or not doing enough. Finding the balance is where physical therapists thrive. We use concrete physiological benchmarks and your individual treatment response to refine your program and maximize your results in the shortest time possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about the length of your treatment plan, do not hesitate to ask your physical therapist. We are here to help you by providing clarity throughout this process. We will keep you updated on your progress throughout each session.