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HRS §461J-2.5

Physical therapists cannot use invasive procedures

This section says physical therapists are not allowed to use invasive procedures. An invasive procedure means breaking or puncturing a person's healthy skin, like through surgery or injections. This rule is about what physical therapists cannot do.

The statute, as written — Prohibited practices

A physical therapist shall not use invasive procedures. For purposes of this section, an invasive procedure is the breaking or puncturing of a person's good skin integrity, for example, through surgery or injections.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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