Scope of Practice - New York State Chiropractic Association

Update on NYSED Practice Alert re: Utilization of Diagnostic Ultrasound by Chiropractors

by Clinical Practice and Research Committee | Mar 18, 2024 | NYSBC News, NYSCA News, Public, Scope of Practice

The NYSCA would like to flag a recent practice alert that was issued by the New York State Board of Chiropractic that you should have all received in your email. We know that you get a lot of email, but this was an important practice alert, and we wanted to...

Administrative Rules Distinguished from Legislated Statutes

by Staff Writer | Nov 20, 2023 | Members Only, NYSBC News, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: Can the NYSED make rule changes to modernize the current scope of the chiropractic enabling law? After the recent release of Emergency Rulemaking by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) “permitting treatment to be rendered by a licensed occupational...

Dry Needling and Chiropractic in New York State

by Staff Writer | Mar 20, 2023 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: May chiropractors who have been trained in dry needling, perform dry needling on patients in New York state? A member poses, and then asks. . . I have a question about dry needling. What is the current position regarding scope of practice? I am in the process...

Hemp and hemp-derivative products, CBD oil, scope of practice and the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

by Staff Writer | Feb 8, 2019 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: In view of the recent enactment of the federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2 of 2018, Pub. L 115-334, also known colloquially as the “Farm Bill”) permitting the cultivation of hemp and hemp products, including cannabidiol (CBD oil) derived from hemp,...

Cupping and NYS Scope of Practice

by Staff Writer | Oct 19, 2017 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: Is cupping within the Chiropractic scope of practice and, if not, what certification would I need to be able to perform the technique? Are there any restrictions on where the technique can be applied (i.e. Only on the back, no extremities)? A: In my estimation,...

Hair Analysis and the Practice of Chiropractic in New York

by Staff Writer | Oct 6, 2017 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: I am interested in using hair analysis to detect chronic health metal contamination in my patients. Is hair analysis a test I am allowed to utilize as a chiropractor licensed in New York state? And what things am I allowed to do? A: In my estimation, the answer to...