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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2/24/17  7:17 pm
Commenter: Amanda Ganey, SPT

Dry needling is safe and effective
 

I have been dry needled multiple times and I have found immediate relief from it. The physical therapists are well trained and extremely knowledgable on the procedure. 

I have observed dry needling in different orthopedic settings as a student and it has had a huge impact on the patients who have recieved this intervention. I have seen it work on patients that would not respond to any other physical therapy intervention. Dry needling is DIFFERENT than acupuncture. This intervention is extremely safe and makes a difference in peoples lives. 

 

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