4811 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

4811.1 A chiropractor who is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia under the provisions of this chapter may provide the following chiropractic services:

(a) Locating, diagnosing, and analyzing subluxated vertebrae as follows:

(1) By x-ray of the spinal column;

(2) By physical examination; and

(3) By employing other non-invasive procedures such as MRI and CAT scan;

(b) Correcting vertebral subluxation displacement by applying specific localized force to the spine;

(c) Advising patients about diet, exercise and stress;

(d) Referring patients for specialized diagnostic testing, which may be necessary for chiropractic treatment or patient safety;

(e) Referring patients to other healthcare practitioners as deemed necessary by the chiropractor; and

(f) Diagnosing and treating bodily articulations by means of manipulation or adjustments.

4811.2 A chiropractor who is certified by the Board to perform ancillary procedures pursuant to § 4803.3 may perform any physiotherapy for which the chiropractor has received specialized training at a program or institution listed in § 4807.1 as long as the physiotherapy is preparatory and complementary to chiropractic care.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 6658, 6663 (September 2, 1986); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 2747, 2750 (May 4, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 6820 (July 19, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11237 (December 13, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3955 (May 23, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7946 (July 25, 2008).