At Fick PT & Performance, we make it easy to get the imaging you need without the long wait or high costs of urgent care or emergency rooms. Within 24 hours, we provide a full physical therapy evaluation to determine if an X-ray, MRI, or other imaging is necessary. If imaging is recommended, we’ll refer you directly to a trusted radiology partner just minutes from our clinic in Highlands Ranch.
You shouldn’t have to wait weeks to find out what’s wrong. Whether you’ve had a sports injury, lingering joint pain, or sudden discomfort, our licensed therapists assess your condition and when needed, refer you for the right imaging to get answers quickly. Here’s why patients trust us:
Once we receive your imaging results, we’ll sit down with you to explain what they mean in plain language. Depending on your results:
If orthopedic care is needed, we’ll connect you with top local specialists.
If you’re a candidate for physical therapy, we’ll begin your personalized treatment plan right here at Fick PT & Performance.
We’re here to help you make informed decisions and get back to doing what you love — pain-free.
X-rays help us quickly detect fractures, dislocations, and other bone issues. If your therapist suspects a bone injury, we’ll refer you to a trusted nearby facility for fast, accurate imaging — often the same or next day.
MRIs give a detailed view of soft tissue injuries like ligament tears, tendonitis, and cartilage damage. Our referral partners use advanced MRI machines to ensure precise diagnoses that guide your recovery plan.
In most cases, we can complete your evaluation and imaging referral within 24 hours.
In Colorado, physical therapists have the authority to refer patients for medical imaging, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, without needing a physician referral. This policy, established by the Colorado Physical Therapy Board, allows licensed physical therapists to order appropriate imaging studies directly as part of patient care. This direct referral helps speed diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and is part of Colorado’s broader direct access law that allows patients to receive physical therapy without a prior physician referral.
We partner with trusted radiology centers just minutes away from our clinic in Highlands Ranch, ensuring easy access and quick results.
That’s perfectly okay — if our evaluation shows that an MRI or X-ray isn’t necessary, we’ll move straight into creating a customized physical therapy plan to help you recover without delay.
Most of our imaging partners deliver reports within 24–48 hours. As soon as we receive your results, we’ll review them with you and discuss the best next steps for your care.
Absolutely. If you’ve recently had an MRI or X-ray, bring your images and reports to your first appointment. We’ll review them as part of your assessment and use them to guide your treatment plan.
Yes. X-rays use very low doses of radiation and are considered safe when medically necessary. MRIs use no radiation at all and are one of the safest imaging methods available.
Through our imaging partners, we can refer for scans of nearly any musculoskeletal region, including the spine, hips, knees, shoulders, feet, ankles, hands, wrists, and more.
Skip the long waits and unnecessary costs. At Fick PT & Performance, we help you get the right diagnosis and start your recovery faster. Whether you need an MRI, X-ray, or just expert physical therapy, we’re here to guide every step.
