(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
The practice of physical therapy by any person who does not possess a valid licenseissued under this article 285 is inimical to the general public welfare. It is not, however, the intent of this article 285 to restrict the practice of any person duly licensed under other laws of this state from practicing within the person's scope of competency and authority under those laws.
Physical therapy practice consists of patient and client management, which includesphysical therapy diagnosis and prognosis to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the life-span and also includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving the health of the population; and
The professional scope of physical therapy practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and change in societal needs.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1504, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-41-102 as it existed prior to 2019.