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  10:30 pm
Commenter: Tara Reed, AP, LMT

Acupuncturists receive over 2500 hours of training - safest option
 
Accredited schools of acupuncture offer training at our around 3000 hours. This includes theory, which increases effectiveness, repeated cautions abd contraindications throughout those years of training, which minimizes public injury and lawsuits. Allowing Physical Therapist to practice dry needling is putting the public at risk. Leave Acupuncture to those who are truly dedicated to it and to their patient's safety.
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