Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Physical Therapy
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy [18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action Practice of dry needling
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 12/30/2015
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12/22/15  9:36 pm
Commenter: Holly Knupp, Appalachian Physical Therapy

Support the right of PTs to perform dry needling
 

Physical therapists should absolutely have the right to perform dry needling.  No one else is more educated regarding the musculoskeletal system and anatomy.  This is the emphasis of our training, unlike physicians or other health care professionals.  Numerous studies support the effectiveness and more importantly the safety of dry needling.  This is crucial for helping patients get better! Please support!

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