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 Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 2/24/2017
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2/7/17  2:31 pm
Commenter: Amber Wang, Alhambra Medical University

Strongly AGAINST dry needle
 

I strongly against Dry Needle. Because there is obvious risk while inserting the needles into the human body. Virginia government should consider patients' safety first! Comparing 2000-3000 hours training to acupuncturists, a 30-50 hours training to PT is way too less to practice dry needle. No matter if PT have the knowledge about anatomy or palpation skills. Leaving professionals to do the work! 

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