Section 331.010

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

Chapter 331

Effective - 28 Aug 2004, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  331.010.  Practice of chiropractic, definition. — 1. The "practice of chiropractic" is defined as the science and art of examination, diagnosis, adjustment, manipulation and treatment of malpositioned articulations and structures of the body, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. The adjustment, manipulation, or treatment shall be directed toward restoring and maintaining the normal neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function and health. It shall not include the use of operative surgery, obstetrics, osteopathy, podiatry, nor the administration or prescribing of any drug or medicine nor the practice of medicine. The practice of chiropractic is declared not to be the practice of medicine and operative surgery or osteopathy within the meaning of chapter 334, RSMo, and not subject to the provisions of the chapter.

  2. A licensed chiropractor may practice chiropractic as defined in subsection 1 of this section by those methods commonly taught in any chiropractic college recognized and approved by the board.

  3. Chiropractors may advise and instruct patients in all matters pertaining to hygiene, nutrition, and sanitary measures as taught in any chiropractic college recognized and approved by the board.

  4. The practice of chiropractic may include meridian therapy/acupressure/acupuncture with certification as required by the board.

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(RSMo 1939 § 10051, A.L. 1969 H.B. 85, A.L. 1982 S.B. 520, A.L. 1995 S.B. 69, et al., A.L. 2004 H.B. 1246)

Prior revision: 1929 § 13546