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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2/8/17  12:24 am
Commenter: PING XIE

I strongly oppose Dry Needle?
 

I strongly oppose Dry Needle. Because there is obvious risk while inserting the needles into the human body. Comparing 2000-3000 hours training to acupuncturists, a 30-50 hours training to PT is way too less to practice dry needle. It is a public health safety issue. Virginia government should consider people's safety first. 

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