How is physical therapy defined in Minnesota?

"Physical therapy" means the evaluation or treatment or both of any person by the employment of physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating a physical or mental disability.

What is included in the practice of physical therapy?

Physical measures shall include but shall not be limited to heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity and sound. Physical therapy includes evaluation other than medical diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, documentation, performance of appropriate tests and measurement, interpretation of orders or referrals, instruction, consultative services, and supervision of supportive personnel.

What is specifically excluded from the practice?

"Physical therapy" does not include the practice of medicine, or the practice of chiropractic.

Are there any special trainings required?

N/A

Reference

Minn. Stat. §148.65