For the purpose of this chapter the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of physical therapy:
 1. Persons who treat human ailments by physical therapy as defined in this chapter.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 148A.2

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Physical therapy: means the branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments. See Iowa Code 148A.1
 2. Persons who publicly profess to be physical therapists or who publicly profess to perform the functions incident to the practice of physical therapy.