WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                           Ch. 85

(i) Performing and interpreting tests and measurements of
neuromuscular and musculoskeletal functions to aid treatment;

(ii) Planning treatment programs that are based on test findings; or

(iii) Using:

1.       X-rays;

2.       Radioactive substances; or

3.       Electricity for cauterization or surgery.

(i) (1) "Practice physical therapy" means to practice [for compensation] the
health specialty concerned with:

(i) The prevention of disability in individuals; and

(ii) The physical rehabilitation of individuals with a congenital or
acquired disability.

(2)     "Practice physical therapy" includes:

(I) PERFORMING AN EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY
NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS;

[(i)] (II) Performing and interpreting tests and measurements of
neuromuscular and musculoskeletal functions to aid treatment;

[(ii)](III) Planning treatment programs that are based on test findings;
and

[(iii)] (IV) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection,
administering treatment with therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, mechanical
devices, or therapeutic agents that use the physical, chemical, or other properties of air,
water, electricity, sound, or radiant energy.

(3)     "Practice physical therapy" does not include using:
(i) X-rays;

(ii) Radioactive substances; or
(iii) Electricity for cauterization or surgery.
13-204.

(a)     The Board shall appoint a Board [secretary] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, who
serves at the pleasure of the Board.

(b)     The Board [secretary] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

(1)     Is the executive officer of the Board; and

(2)     Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.

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