Physical Therapy at acac | PT

02/25/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗧 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗔: 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 ⁣ ⁣
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After our latest extreme winter weather, and how we have challenged our bodies to cope (lots of exertion, lack of activity, or somewhere in the middle...), PT@acac wants to remind you that you can access most physical therapy services directly. That's right: NO REFERRAL IS REQUIRED from a doctor or a medical specialist to access PT. ⁣ ⁣
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Learn more about your rights to Direct Access to physical therapy as a Virginia resident here: acacpt.com/directaccess ⁣ ⁣
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If you think physical therapy might help you get back into the swing of things, we want you to know: OUR DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN TO YOU! Request an appointment today at any of our seven clinic locations at acacpt.com/appointment. ⁣

02/25/2026

Congrats to Elaina Pierce at CHS!

02/23/2026

LEARN FROM OUR EXPERTS! Free Stroke Awareness Workshop - Join Dr. Necrisha Roach and physical therapist Ashleigh Dressel for an informative workshop on stroke awareness, prevention, and recovery strategies. Learn key warning signs, how rehabilitation can support recovery, and practical tips for supporting stroke survivors and caregivers.

https://youtu.be/qvD9OjViPi4

02/15/2026

UVA alumnus Jacob Rainey once drew national headlines for playing football on a prosthetic leg. Years later, a new challenge awaits alongside Chris Long: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. https://uvatoday.me/4saFIVd

02/13/2026

After our latest extreme winter weather, and how we have challenged our bodies to cope (lots of exertion, lack of activity, or somewhere in the middle...), PT@acac wants to remind you that you can access most physical therapy services directly. That's right: NO REFERRAL IS REQUIRED from a doctor or a medical specialist to access PT.

Learn more about your rights to Direct Access to physical therapy as a Virginia resident here: acacpt.com/directaccess

If you think physical therapy might help you get back into the swing of things, we want you to know: OUR DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN TO YOU! Request an appointment today at any of our seven clinic locations at acacpt.com/appointment.

02/11/2026

LEARN FROM OUR EXPERTS! Healthy Aging Workshop with PT@acac's At Home Jo Reeder PT, DPT, and Caroline Merva PT, DPT

https://youtu.be/LVOo9pLiQUw

If you are reading this - you're doing it! AGING!

Check out this practical Healthy Aging Workshop. In this session, discover essential tips and strategies to support healthy aging, maintain mobility, and promote independence as you get older. Learn expert advice on staying active and safe at home with guidance from experienced physical therapy professionals.

SUBSCRIBE to PT@acac on YouTube for more content from our wonderful therapists: https://www.youtube.com/

02/10/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗧@𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗰\'𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 ⁣
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Join physical therapists 𝗝𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗧, 𝗗𝗣𝗧 and 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮, 𝗣𝗧, 𝗗𝗣𝗧 from PT@acac’s At Home program for a practical Healthy Aging Workshop. In this session, they cover essential tips and strategies to support healthy aging, maintain mobility, and promote independence as you get older. Learn expert advice on staying active and safe at home with guidance from experienced physical therapy professionals. ⁣ ⁣
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SUBSCRIBE to PT@acac on YouTube for more content from our wonderful therapists: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺/@𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗰𝟵𝟮𝟱𝟳 ⁣ ⁣
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02/09/2026

FREE How to Prepare for a Total Joint Replacement Workshop

https://youtu.be/rowbq3eOBZI

LEARN FROM OUR EXPERTS! Diana Zirker, PT, DPT explains how to prepare physically and mentally for a total joint replacement surgery (such as hip or knee replacement), and offers practical guidance on what to expect before your procedure, including pre-surgery physical preparation, strengthening and mobility exercises, tips for improving recovery outcomes, and strategies for setting up your home and daily routine to support a smoother healing process. Great for those preparing for surgery, and those who are caring for them.

SUBSCRIBE to PT@acac on YouTube for more content from our wonderful therapists: https://www.youtube.com/

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

We've been busy digging out of our recent local snow storm for many days now. If recent stress and injuries to your body from snow and ice removal, or slips and falls have taken their toll on your wellness, we're here to help!

As a Virginia resident, you have Direct Access to physical therapy, so you do NOT need a doctor's referral for most courses of treatment. Request an appointment at your nearest PT@acac clinic at acacpt.com/appointment

Check out this informative article: Don't let avoidable injury steal your winter fun – Prepare & Heal with PT@acac!
https://www.acacpt.com/blog/prepare-for-winter-weather-challenges-with-pt-acac

02/04/2026

Do you feel that the world is spinning? Do you feel woozy when you move? Do you sometimes stagger when you walk? Many people suffer from such symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. This discussion will help you understand these symptoms, their causes, and their management. Topics will include diagnosis and treatment options, including a special type of physical therapy called vestibular rehabilitation. Helpful Q & A at the end!

SUBSCRIBE to PT@acac on YouTube for more content from our wonderful therapists: https://www.youtube.com/