Department of Health Professions
Board of Physical Therapy
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy
[18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
| Action | Practice of dry needling |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ended on 12/30/2015 |
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12/18/15 10:26 am
Commenter:
Teresa
Oppose PT to perform acupuncture with only 50 hours of training
Oppose PT to perform acupuncture with only 50 hours of training
It's not practicable for PT to obtain all the necessary knowledge & skill to perform acupuncture with only 50 hours of training. Moreover it is very likely to cause harm to the public who seeks for acupuncture treatment.
CommentID: 45862