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  1:26 pm
Commenter: Melissa Parris

Support for Dry Needling as part of PT
 

I received Trigger Point Dry Needling in the care of my physical therapist and found it useful as part of my pain management program.  The TPDN treatment helped to greatly diminish debilitating pain in the neck and shoulder.

Prior to treatment, my PT (who is highly trained in the methods) made sure I understood the technique and its therapeutic benefits.  Literature was provided beforehand so that I can research further on my own time prior to making the decision.  The treatment was performed in a safe, clinical manner with the utmost care and consideration in their offices.

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