Physical therapists are more than qualified to do dry needling.  We have over 117 hours of post undergraduate education credits on health, human anatomy, and physiology.  During our graduate education we ALL have 8 hours of gross anatomy in which there is a SIGNIFICANT emphasis is on 3 dimensional cross sectional anatomy.  With those skills we have practice rights that include the ability to perform sharp debridement in wound care.  Again - this is every single Virginia Physical Therapy Graduate.  If we are qualified to invasively enter an open wound to remove decaying tissue then we certainly are qualified to attend additional training to insert a very small needle into a muscular trigger point.  Our dry needling therapists have 108 hours of course work dedicated to their Dry Needling credentials.  After completion of the course hours, each credentialed practitioner must pass an extensive practical and written examination.  Please continue to allow Physical Therapists to Dry Needle!  It is not accupuncture!