Physical Therapy Flight opens direct access clinic Published June 20, 2013 By Tech. Sgt. Vicente Rodriguez, 779th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic. JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md -- The physical therapy (PT) clinic at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic and Surgery Center will begin a direct access acute clinic later this month. "The purpose of the clinic is to expedite care without obtaining a referral from your Primary Care Manager (PCM) and allow you to self-refer to physical therapy for acute musculoskeletal injuries," said Maj. Kimberly McCoy-Singh, 779th Medical Group Physical Therapy Element Leader. If you are an Active Duty member and have recently suffered from an acute (within past 7 days) limb injury (E.G. shoulder, hip, knee, ankle or other musculoskeletal strain/ sprain) or you've had a first ever episode of neck or back pain (No prior history or episode of pain) you may book a PT DIRECT ACCESS APPOINTMENT. To book an appointment, call the PT clinic at (240) 857-4074 or visit the PT front desk in Building 1075, West Perimeter Rd. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.