§ 25-10-1-17 — Authority to diagnose and treat injuries, conditions, and disorders

Except for the treatment of infectious and
endocrine diseases or atypical or abnormal histology, a chiropractor
licensed under this article may diagnose and treat injuries, conditions,
and disorders, including chiropractic subluxations, fixations, and spinal
intersegmental dysfunction, through the following:
(1) The administration of chiropractic adjustment or manipulation
to the body for the purpose of maintaining, restoring, or
improving neurobiomechanical, immunological, or physiological
function.
(2) The administration or dispensing of supportive procedure
therapies, including physiological therapeutics, rehabilitation
procedures, and ancillary therapies.
(3) The use of solid filiform needles to treat neuromusculoskeletal
pain and dysfunction, which is commonly referred to as dry
needling, after completing board approved continuing education
and complying with applicable board rules. However, a
chiropractor may not engage in the practice of acupuncture (as
defined in IC 25-2.5-1-5), unless the chiropractor is licensed
under IC 25-2.5.
(4) Except for the use of ionizing radiation therapy or radionics,
the use of x-rays, diagnostic imaging test results, or other
diagnostic tests that may be required to prepare a proper
chiropractic diagnosis.
(5) The performance of an analysis to detect chiropractic
subluxations, fixations, or spinal intersegmental dysfunctions.
(6) The management, coordination, or delegation of patient care
functions, including initiating referrals to licensed specialists for
concurrent, or additional services or care the chiropractor believes
is most suited for the individual's chiropractic condition.
(7) Counseling and instructing individuals regarding general
health matters, diet, weight management, ergonomics, exercise,
hygiene, nutrition, outcome assessments, wellness, and good
health habits.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.85-2018, SEC.5.