Section Chir 4.02 - Definitions As used in this chapter,
(1) "Chiropractic science" means the body of organized knowledge related to identifying the cause of departure from health of the patient and the treatment of such conditions without use of drugs or surgery. "Chiropractic science" includes using patient examination to create a diagnosis that serves as a basis for forming clinical judgments of a patient's condition, degree or nature of treatment needed, and management and rehabilitation necessary for the restoration and preservation of health.(1m) "Examination" includes any of the following:(b) Evaluation techniques.(c) Lab analysis, including drawing blood and blood analysis.(d) Use of analytical instruments to determine vital signs and screen health status.(e) Orthopedic and neurological testing.(f) Range of motion and muscle testing.(g) Diagnostic evaluation or imaging of the body.(2) "Instrument" means a device employed or applied in accordance with the principles and techniques of chiropractic science, which is used in the practice of chiropractic to diagnose, analyze, treat, or prevent the cause of departure from complete health and proper condition of the patient.(3) "Physiotherapy" has the meaning given "physiotherapy treatment" in s. Chir 10.01(1r).(4) "Practice of chiropractic" has the meaning given in s. 446.01(2), Stats.(5) "Treatment" includes any of the following:(a) Adjustment or manipulation of the spinal column, skeletal articulations, and adjacent tissue.(b) Physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation.(c) Education, lifestyle modification, and counseling.Wis. Admin. Code Chiropractic Examining Board Chir 4.02
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