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  10:29 pm
Commenter: Kendall Burleson

Against Dry Needling unless training hours are identical to acupuncturist or physician
 
I am against dry needling performed by under trained practitioners because I am pro public safety. Physical therapists do not receive adequate training to perform needle insertion appropriately and safely. I certainly advocate to allow PTs to practice dry needling with the same education that acupuncturists and physicians receive. Please choose to protect the public.
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