Can I go directly to my physical therapist?

Minnesota has direct access to physical therapy without a doctor's order (however, some insurance companies require a doctor's order). You may be evaluated and treated for up to 90 days. If you are not making significant improvement the therapist will refer you to your physician or an appropriate health care provider. Minnesota law recognizes medical doctors (MD), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), podiatrists (DPM), chiropractors (DC), dentists (DDS), certified advanced nurse practitioners (CANP), nurse midwifes (CNM) and certified physician's assistants (PA-C) licensed in Minnesota as referral sources.