Re: A Chiropractor advertising physiotherapy in Chicago...

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The Illinois PT Practice Act does not allow for the use of

physiotherapist/physiotherapy to be used by anyone not licensed under the

physical therapy practice act. See the following:

(225 ILCS 90/17) (from Ch. 111, par. 4267)(Section scheduled to be repealed on

January 1, 2016)

Sec. 17. (1) The Department may refuse to issue or to renew, or may revoke,

suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action as the

Department deems appropriate, including the issuance of fines not to exceed

$5000, with regard to a license for any one or a combination of the following:

.... R. The use of any words (such as physical therapy, physical therapist

physiotherapy or physiotherapist), abbreviations, figures or letters with the

intention of indicating practice as a licensed physical therapist without a

valid license as a physical therapist issued under this Act;

Someone in Illinois should write their State Boards and have this Chiropractor

investigated immediately.

Terry Stegman, PT, MS, Eng-Phy, BS

Dallas, TX

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> While surfing the web, I cam across this chiropractor advertising

physiotherapy without the appearance on a licensed PT on staff. I could be

incorrect but here is the website:

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> http://proactivechicago.com/custom_content/c_74541_services__techniques.html

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> Being from Virginia, I don't know Illinois state laws but thought I should

bring this up. If this permitted - it should be changed. And if not allowed,

should be addressed immediately.

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> Thanks.

>

> Sasha

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> Sasha Digges, Jr. PT, ATC, CSCS

> Founder & President

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> PEAK Physical Therapy

> & Sports Rehabilitation

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> 344 McLaws Circle

> burg, VA. 23185

> Phone:

> Fax:

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