To initiate formal rehabilitation therapy, a physician must write a referral to a physiatrist, therapist, or rehabilitation center. 康复治疗可以在急诊保健医院进行，但那里鲜有系列性康复治疗方案。
Physicians unfamiliar with writing referrals should consult with a senior therapist, physiatrist, or orthopedic surgeon. 一些种类较少、次数不多的康复项目也可以在门诊或病人家中进行，很多病人适合这种方式。
