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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2/22/17  11:01 am
Commenter: Momentum Health Center

Dry needling is acupuncture and PTs lack sufficient training
 

Acupuncture is a wonderful treatment for many disorders and it required extensive training in clean needle technique to avoid the spreading of infections and proper needle insertion.  If the depth and angle are incorrect, it can hit nerves, blood vessels, or puncture lungs.  We know that physcial therapists are trained professionals, but their training is not in proper needle use and a weekend course is not sufficient.

Thank you for your consideration.

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