Position Statements
Before position statements are developed, the Board carefully considers scope of
practice as defined by
Board Rule 21 NCAC 48C .0101 PERMITTED PRACTICE (a) Physical therapy is presumed to
include any
acts, tests, procedures, modalities, treatments, or interventions that are routinely
taught in
educational programs or in continuing education programs for physical therapists and are
routinely
performed in practice settings.
While position statements do not hold the force of law and rules, the Board adopts and publishes
them
to provide direction and clarity concerning the application of the NC PT Practice Act and Board
rules to
physical therapy practice in NC. These position statements are designed for licensees to use as
guidance
in everyday clinical and administrative physical therapy practice issues relevant to public
protection.
Position statements are not meant to be exhaustive; however, they are reviewed regularly by the
Board
to ensure they reflect prevailing standards of physical therapy practice.
