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 NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 12/30/2015
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12/26/15  10:16 pm
Commenter: Arthur Y., a concerned citizen

Opposition to dry needling, it is just wrong
 

I strongly oppose legalizing dry needling in VA, because it undermines the essence of acupuncture and gives an appearance that the needles have other uses in the physical therapy practices.  Based on videos from YouTube and other public sources, this practice will easily confuse the general public that this is an extension of acupuncture and distracts them from the true effects of acupuncture. 

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