Title 201 | Chapter 022 | Regulation 010REG
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Physical Therapy
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
201 KAR 22:010.Objectives of physical therapy.
Section 1.
Goals of the patient-physical therapy teamSection 2.
Patient Management. Adequate, effective, and efficient patient care is the ultimate goal of physical therapy. The physical therapist evaluates each patient, and determines those ways in which theyFILED WITH LRC: July 8, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Curley, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, (502) 429-7140 and Fax (502) 429-7142, Stephen.Curley@ky.gov.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Physical Therapy
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
201 KAR 22:010.Objectives of physical therapy.
Section 1.
Goals of the patient-physical therapy team includemaintaining health, preserving functional capacity, and in the presence of impairment, developing or reestablishing function through carefully planned, and implemented programs. To reach these objectives, the physical therapist provides consultation, evaluates patients, identifies problems, plans programs, and provides direct treatment.Section 2.
Patient Management. Adequate, effective, and efficient patient care is the ultimate goal of physical therapy. The physical therapist evaluates each patient, and determines those ways in which they can contribute to total health management. The physical therapist then plans and implements a treatment program, reevaluating and making modifications as necessary. A physical therapist shall refer to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional any patient whose medical condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the physical therapist. When basis for treatment is referral, the physical therapist may confer with the referring licensed healthcare professional.FILED WITH LRC: July 8, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Stephen Curley, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, (502) 429-7140 and Fax (502) 429-7142, Stephen.Curley@ky.gov.