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 Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 2/24/2017
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1/25/17  7:34 pm
Commenter: Helen McCollum, L.Ac.

give acupuncturist the PT designation for the dry needeling
 

We agree as acupuncturists that dry needling is very effective; but since licensed acupuncturists are the experts in this practice, we should be given the disignation of PT in regard to this practice.   Since we know what we are doing; have been trained in this practice and have the experience in doing so, it makes sense:  give us the designation to perform this treatment as we are the true specialists in the field.....

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