Can a physical therapist give you x rays?

Well I've done both. I'm a qualified radiographer and a retired physiotherapist. I could take X-rays but that's not the issue. I can request them - also ultra-sonography. The issue is radiological interpretation of these diagnostic tools.. read more

Where I live neither a PA not a PT gives you x-rays. A PA (who is supervised by an MD) can prescribe x-rays, which would then be given by an x-ray tech in an x-ray lab. A radiologist (MD) would review the images and send a report the the doctor supervising the PA. read more

In fact, many people think that the MRI will show the doctor and physical therapist exactly what is wrong, and that he or she can then—and only then—prescribe the correct treatment. Not exactly. What Diagnostic Tests Show. X-rays and MRIs are tools that can give your doctor a pretty good idea of the current state of tissues in your body. read more