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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2/12/17  2:45 pm
Commenter: Fei Yi Lic. Ac.

Oppose PT dry needling
 

Dry needling is trigger point acupuncture which is part of acupuncture.  If PT want to practice dry needling, they should get the same training and be licensed as acupuncturist.

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