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  6:44 pm
Commenter: Xin Zheng

Opposition dry needle practice by PT
 

Dry needle is part of acupuncture, it has to be performed by a licensed professional with extensive training and experience. Dry needle practiced by PT is not safe for the public. It have to be stopped immediately! 

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