I am absolutely opposed to including dry needling (a type of acupuncture) into the scope of practice of physical therapists.  Needling with acupuncture needles is an invasive procedure and should only be performed by those with extensive training and license to practice acupuncture.  Weekend long courses are insufficient and dangerous with their lack of clinical hours of practice.  Patient safety should be the first consideration, and any type of needling with acupuncture needles should be kept in the scope of practice of acupuncturists and medical doctors with sufficient training.