(A) Massage is limited to the treatment of disorders of the human body by the systematic external application of touch, stroking, friction, vibration, percussion, kneading, stretching, compression, and passive joint movements within the normal physiologic range of motion; and adjunctive thereto, the external application of water, heat, cold, topical preparations, and mechanical devices.

      (B) A practitioner of massage shall not diagnose a patient's condition except as to whether the application of massage is advisable. In determining whether the application of massage is advisable, a practitioner of massage shall be limited to taking a written or verbal inquiry, visual inspection, touch, and the taking of a pulse, temperature and blood pressure.

      (C) A practitioner of massage may treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction provided that the patient has been directly referred in writing for such treatment to the practitioner of massage by a physician currently licensed pursuant to Chapter 4731 . of the Revised Code, by a chiropractor currently licensed pursuant to Chapter 4734 . of the Revised Code. or a dentist currently licensed pursuant to Chapter 4715 . of the Revised Code.

      (D) Massage does not include:

      (1) The application of a high velocity-low amplitude force;

      (2) The application of ultrasound, diathermy, and electrical neuromuscular stimulation or substantially similar modalities; and

      (3) Colonic irrigation.

      (E) As used within this rule:

      (1) "External" does not prohibit a practitioner from performing massage inside the mouth or oral cavity; and

      (2) "Mechanical devices" means any tool or device which mimics or enhances the actions possible by the hands.