A question that is often asked in the physical therapy clinic is: Do I need a referral to come to physical therapy? The short answer is no. In the past, patients who required PT services need to be referred by their physician. So, if you hurt your knee or your ankle, you would need to see your doctor first, and then a prescription for PT services would be written, allowing you to access to therapy. Since 2006, physical therapists in New York have been able to see patients via