Scope of Practice (continued)

THE COUNCIL ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR KINESIOTHERAPY, INC.: An organization whose function is to insure that kinesiotherapy practitioners meet the standards for education, credentialing and professional competence, which the Council has established.

General Scope of Practice

1. EVALUATION:
   
   The kinesiotherapist obtains detailed information from the client and the clinical record regarding the specific history that resulted in the referral for treatment. This is followed by an appropriate physical assessment pertaining to the reason for referral. The kinesiotherapist then records and analyses the data, develops an appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with the client, and communicates with the referring practitioner regarding the proposed treatment.
   
   
   PHYSICAL COMPONENTS:
   
   1. Muscular strength and endurance
   2. Functional stability and mobility
   3. Neuromuscular coordination
   4. Kinesthesis, proprioception, and sensory deficits
   5. Flexibilty/joint range of motion
   6. Aerobic fitness
   7. Reaction time
   
   PSYCHOSOCIAL COMPONENTS:
   
   1. Appropriateness of behavior
   2. Enhancers/barriers to learning
   3. Capability of task planning and goal-directed behavior