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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2/23/17  10:33 am
Commenter: Betsy McManus

Absolutely YES! to DN
 

Over a six-month period with back and hip pain, DN helped me regain and control my muscles that had gotten out of whack over a long period of time.  DN, including manipulation therapy and exercices, brought me back to a better state of being.

DN is similar to, but not the same as, accupuncture.  It goes much deeper than that, so to speak.  Both have value depending on a patient's particular circumstances and needs.

I would do it all over again if I had to, and hope that this medical regime is slated for advancement in the medical arena (especially in PT practices wherein those practitioners must complete and pass extensive medical theory and practical hands-on training, to be followed by rigorous examination and certification by the Commonwealth.

DN is a win-win for everyone!

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