Physical Therapist should absolutely be able to implement dry needling into their practice. To deny patients this service, would be a huge disappointment. I personally make sure that my patients know that Dry Needling is a completely different practice from acupuncture, with completely different goals and objectives. The only similarity is the needle. The use of dry needling has drastically improved my outcomes and decreased the required number of visits. An important goal which is vital for those with limited insurance and resources. This is an adjunct treatment though. Very rarely, do my patients get better by simply getting dry needled. Follow up with exercise, mobilization, and functional training ensure that the deficit is appropriately addressed. This is simply another vital tool to address the musculoskeletal system. In terms of safety, I believe whole heartedly that physical therapist are appropriately trained. As entry level professionals we have an intimate level of understanding regarding anatomy (including organs, vessels, and nerves). The additional 54 hours efficiently helps to incorporate dry needling into the functional screening, detailed evaluation, and comprehensive assessment PTs are already trained to complete. Denying PTs the ability to dry needle would be a great disservice to the patients being treated.