Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/30/2015 |
I support the development and enforcement of strict Regulations for the use of the advanced technique of Dry Needling. Multiple reports of patient harm from this procedure indicate that the public is not sufficiently protected by the existing guidance documents. Specifically –
I applaud the recognition that the advanced technique of Dry Needling requires rigorous regulation to protect the public. I support the efforts of this Board to adopt clear, careful, and enforceable regulation of their licensees regarding this technique.