NY S05860

Redefines chiropractic practice to include examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, expanding beyond the previous definition focused on detecting and correcting structural imbalances

Expands permitted chiropractic methods to include x-ray and diagnostic imaging, electrodiagnostic testing, manipulation under anesthesia, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity, massage, therapeutic exercise, and clinical laboratory testing when approved by the department

Allows licensed chiropractors with additional certification in wellness care, nutrition, and dietary advice to dispense food concentrates, vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, and other nutritional supplements

Restructures the State Board for Chiropractic to consist of at least eight members including seven licensed chiropractors and one public member, removing requirements for physicians and educators on the board

Increases preprofessional education requirements from two years to three years (90 semester hours) of college study and creates new categories of exempt persons and limited permit holders for students, foreign chiropractors, and recent graduates