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Below please find helpful links to physical therapy practice documents in MA.
Definition of Physical Therapy (MGL Chapter 112, Section 23A)
Licensing Provisions: 
    PT Practice Act    M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 23A to 23Q
    Facility Licensure    M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 61 to 65
Rules and Regulaton for the practice of physical therapy in MA (259 CMR sections 2, 5 and 6)

Other Resources
APTA's Guide to PT Practice - a must read