# C.R.S. § 12-285-102: 12-285-102. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-285-102
- **Heading:** 12-285-102. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 285 / Part 1 / Section 12-285-102

## Text

12-285-102. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The practice of physical therapy by any person who does not possess a valid license issued under this article 285 is inimical to the general public welfare. It is not, however, the intent of this article 285 to restrict the practice of any person duly licensed under other laws of this state from practicing within the person's scope of competency and authority under those laws.

(b) Physical therapy practice consists of patient and client management, which includes physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the life-span and also includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving the health of the population; and

(c) The professional scope of physical therapy practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and change in societal needs.

## Nearby sections

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- [C.R.S. § 12-285-103 12-285-103. Applicability of common provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-103.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-104 12-285-104. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-104.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-105 12-285-105. State physical therapy board - created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-105.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-106 12-285-106. Powers and duties of board - reports - publications - rules - interstate compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-106.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-107 12-285-107. Use of titles restricted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-107.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-108 12-285-108. Limitations on authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-108.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-109 12-285-109. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-109.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-110 12-285-110. Licensure by examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-110.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-111 12-285-111. Provisional license - fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-111.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-112 12-285-112. Licensure by endorsement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-112.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-113 12-285-113. Licensing of internationally-educated applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-113.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-114 12-285-114. Expiration and renewal of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P1_S12-285-114.md)

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