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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12/17/15  2:17 am
Commenter: Bay Chinese acupuncture centre

Stop dry needles by PT acupuncture trainer
 

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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