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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12/28/15  4:02 pm
Commenter: Stephanie Gong, University of East West Medicine

Dry needling should be used by Licensed Acupuncturist in the United States.
 

Dry needling and trigger point are belonge to acupuncture.  They are called ASHI or Pain point. Also we offen use Trigger Points for Tueina, acupressure or massage. We have go to Chinese Medical school for three years study and pass the board exam to get a license to do so. For PT only use 60 hours training and can use needling to patiens ? This is worry! Dry needling by PT should STOP!

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