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 7/26/2019
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7/22/19  3:35 pm
Commenter: Vivian from VUIM

Opposition to Dry Needling done by PT
 

Dry Needling is part of acupuncture , and it should be performed by acupuncturist. Without the proper training, guidance and supervision, PT couldn’t done this invasive therapeutic intervention. 

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