Does the Physical Therapy Practice Act allow a clinical examination of the integumentary system?
The law specifically requires that a physical therapy initial evaluation be performed before a treatment can be initiated. Our definition of physical therapy evaluation, which can be found in 305A. specifically states: Physical Therapy Evaluation – means the evaluation of a patient by the use of physical and mental findings, objective tests and measurements, patient history and their interpretation, to determine musculoskeletal and biomechanical limitations, to determine his suitability for and the potential efficacy of physical therapy and the establishment or modification of treatment goals and a physical therapy treatment program. The Rules and Regulations also define wound care and debridement, which includes sharps debridement. Therefore, the Board is of the opinion that all the evaluative, and objective measurements described are definitely within the scope of practice for a PT licensed in the state of Louisiana. • IVIVI – I would like to ask about whether a Physical Therapist ca
