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Alabama Physical Therapy Scope of Practice |
How is the practice of Physical Therapy defined in Alabama?
The treatment of a human being by the use of exercise, massage, heat, cold, water, radiant energy, electricity, or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental condition or preventing the development of any physical or mental disability, or the performance of neuromuscular-skeletal tests and measurements to determine the existence and extent of body malfunction.
What services are included in the scope of practice?
N/A
Services specifically excluded from the scope of practice
Physical therapy does not include radiology or electrosurgery.
Are there any specific procedures or modalities regulated by the board?
No.
Reference
Ala. Code 34-24-191
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About Me Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is the managing partner for Therapy Comply. Zachary is a healthcare attorney that specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices. | Join Today Join today as a yearly or monthly member and enjoy full access to the site and a significant discount to our live and recorded webinars. Members also have access to compliance and billing support. |