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 NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 12/30/2015
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12/30/15  8:06 pm
Commenter: Yanming Huang

Oppose PT dry needling
 

Dry needling is part of acupuncture. It's illegal for PT to use acupuncture needles. PT does not have adequate training for acupuncture. It's a public safety issue. 

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