ORS 688.701

Known as the Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act

The act spans §§ 688–688 (113 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Farr v. Myers (2007)

Most recently applied in Farr v. Myers (December 2007)

1999 c.736 §1; 2019 c.378 §1

As used in ORS 688.701 to 688.734:

(1) “Athlete” means any individual participating in fitness training and conditioning, sports or other competitions, practices or activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed or stamina.

(2) “Athletic injury” means an injury or condition as it relates to participating as an athlete.

(3) “Licensed athletic trainer” means a person who is licensed under ORS 688.720.

(4) “Practice of athletic training” means the application by a licensed athletic trainer of principles and methods of:

(a) Prevention of athletic injuries;

(b) Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries;

(d) Health care administration; and

(e) Education and counseling.

Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.