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  8:30 pm
Commenter: timothy richardson

Opposed to Physical Therapists performing 'Dry Needling'
 

As a Patient of acupuncture on a semi regular basis I am vehemently opposed to anyone performing any type of needling with only 54 hours of training. It is an impossibility for anyone to capture the fundamentals of needle placement and safety in such a short time.  The health hazards and risks with such few hours far exceeds the benefits.

Thanks for your time

Tim Richardson

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