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California Physical Therapy Scope of Practice |
How is physical therapy defined in California?
Physical therapy means the art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or mental condition of any person by the use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services.
What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
The practice of physical therapy includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions.
What is specifically excluded from the practice?
The use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, are not authorized under the term “physical therapy”, and a physical therapy license does not authorize the diagnosis of disease.
Are there any special trainings required?
See California PT Electromyography
See California PT Topical Medications
Reference
Cal. Bus. and Prof. Code § 2620
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