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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12/16/15  12:43 pm
Commenter: Sandra Owen-Kelly

oppose day needling for PT's
 
Client's in need of acupuncture services should be referred to the best qualified practitioners.... Licensed Acupuncturists. If you look at the statistics regarding organ puncture by acupuncture needles, you will find the majority are caused by those practicing "dry needling" techniques which are clearly sub par. There is no reason for any other profession to attempt to subvert another profession in the name of another billable procedure. You, as a governing body, are obligated to ensure that people receive the highest level of care from the most qualified practitioner. Please take care to do so. Thank you for your consideration.
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