For chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist is required to:

The correct choice indicates that a physical therapist must refer the patient to a health care practitioner licensed under chapter 460 for chiropractic spinal manipulation. This is because Florida law clearly outlines the scope of practice for physical therapists, which does not include performing spinal manipulation as that is a specialized technique associated with chiropractic care.

Chapter 460 of the Florida statutes governs the practice of chiropractic medicine and specifies that only licensed chiropractors are authorized to perform spinal manipulation. Thus, when a physical therapist encounters a patient who may benefit from such treatment, they are legally obligated to refer the patient to a chiropractor rather than attempting to perform the manipulation themselves or seeking a consultation with a physician. This ensures that patients receive care from appropriately trained and legally recognized practitioners for those specific treatments.