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After graduation I discovered one of the students in my undergraduate cohort was attending a DC program in Oregon. I recently spoke with him regarding the manipulation bill in WA and he had some interesting comments regarding the aforementioned and scope of practice. Below are a couple of his quotes...
"To say that there aren't some DC's out there that shouldn't be calling themselves Physical Therapists (actually, the proper term for a Chiro practicing PT in WA state is Physiotherapy- not a Physical Therapist) is absolutely true"
- Does anyone else agree that DCs should not be promoting "physical therapy" in their clinic?
"D.C. provides training to be a Primary Care Physician, it includes nutrition, pathology, simple surgery, physical therapy, manipulation, and even minor pharmacology."
- Baffled by this quote regarding PT.
My point is not to stir up the stupid turf war between PTs and DCs, but to ask fellow PTs or SPTs how to address this guy and educate him on the topic. It frustrates the hell out of me, especially since DCs are lobbying so hard to prevent the spinal manipulation bill in WA to be passed. I've tried showing him the articles via APTA, but then he responds by sending me his curriculum and informs me that it mirrors traditional MD programs, and therefore they are more qualified to treat every patient with every illness. Why do they think they can prescribe PT services?
"To say that there aren't some DC's out there that shouldn't be calling themselves Physical Therapists (actually, the proper term for a Chiro practicing PT in WA state is Physiotherapy- not a Physical Therapist) is absolutely true"
- Does anyone else agree that DCs should not be promoting "physical therapy" in their clinic?
"D.C. provides training to be a Primary Care Physician, it includes nutrition, pathology, simple surgery, physical therapy, manipulation, and even minor pharmacology."
- Baffled by this quote regarding PT.
My point is not to stir up the stupid turf war between PTs and DCs, but to ask fellow PTs or SPTs how to address this guy and educate him on the topic. It frustrates the hell out of me, especially since DCs are lobbying so hard to prevent the spinal manipulation bill in WA to be passed. I've tried showing him the articles via APTA, but then he responds by sending me his curriculum and informs me that it mirrors traditional MD programs, and therefore they are more qualified to treat every patient with every illness. Why do they think they can prescribe PT services?