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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2/10/17  12:54 am
Commenter: Justin Garcia

No Needling for PT
 

It is a very simple a clear argument. 

Unless a practitioner has put in the education necessary to perform a specific task then they should not be allowed to practice.  A weekend class or week long class does not come close to compare to extensive hours in theory, history and practical education that professional acupuncture requires.

There needs to be struck rules and guidelines for needle insertions and PT just don't have the necessary education to be allowed to perform  

 

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