Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B7-23.007 - Massage Therapy Assessment

A massage therapist must complete a massage therapy assessment to determine whether any proposed massage therapy treatment poses a significant health risk to the patient. An assessment, as defined in subsection 64B7-23.001(5), F.A.C., must include:

(1) A review of patient health goals and treatment outcome goals,

(2) A review of indications and contraindications for any proposed massage therapy treatment using appropriate assessment methods, which may include:

(a) Patient health intake forms;

(b) The patient's stated level of health;

(c) Patient interview, including patient stated goals;

(d) Patient observation;

(e) Palpation;

(f) Orthopedic testing;

(g) Muscle testing;

(h) Joint mobilization, stretching and range of motion measurement;

(i) Postural analysis;

(j) Gait assessment;

(k) Functional limitations assessment;

(l) Pain scale valuation;

(m) Reviewing the report of a referring practitioner; and

(n) Use of a quality of life assessment tool.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B7-23.007

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law implemented 480.033(10), 480.033(12) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 012, January 19, 2022 effective 2/1/2022.

New 2-1-22.