The Physical Therapy Section has the authority to:

The Physical Therapy Section has the authority to set fundamental standards for practice. This is essential for ensuring that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants operate within a framework that guarantees safe and effective treatment for patients. Establishing standards involves developing regulations that guide clinical practices, ensuring that practitioners are competent and maintaining the quality of care in the profession.

By creating and enforcing these standards, the Physical Therapy Section helps to protect public health and welfare, ensuring that practitioners adhere to the latest evidence-based practices and ethical considerations. It also supports professional accountability and compliance with laws and regulations governing the practice.

In contrast to this, options like creating new therapy modalities or licensing personal trainers fall outside the direct responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section. While altering the scope of practice may involve discussions or recommendations, it would typically require a legislative process rather than being a unilateral decision by the Section itself. Thus, the authority clearly aligns with setting and maintaining the standards that govern physical therapy practice.