ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 518

(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 the health specialty
concerned with:

(i) The prevention of disability in [individuals] PATIENTS OR
CLIENTS; and

(ii) The physical rehabilitation of [individuals] PATIENTS OR
CLIENTS with a congenital or acquired disability.

(2)     "Practice physical therapy" includes:

(i) Performing an evaluation of the physical therapy needs of
[individuals] PATIENTS OR CLIENTS;

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

(iii) Planning treatment programs that are based on test findings;
and

(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.

(j) "Restricted license" means a license issued by the Board under and as
limited by § 13-314 of this title to practice physical therapy.

(k) "Temporary license" means a license issued by the Board under and as
limited by § 13-313 of this title to practice:

(1)     Physical therapy; or

(2)     Limited physical therapy.

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