EXCLUSIVE USE OF PHYSICAL AGENTS/MODALITIES HOD P06-95-29-18 (Program 32) [Position]

Physical agents/modalities should be utilized only as a component of patient/client management.  Without documentation which justifies the necessity of the exclusive use of physical agents/modalities, the use of physical agents/modalities in the absence of other skilled therapeutic or educational interventions should not be considered physical therapy.

(Program 32 – Practice, ext 3176