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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12/29/15  3:21 pm
Commenter: Judy Richards, Patient at Spectrum Therapy

My experience with dry needling
 

I am a patient of Darcy Higgins, a physical therapist.  On two occasions over the last two years, he used dry needling to release tight, painful muscles. Both times, the outcome was beneficial. That is, I experienced immediate pain relief and greater freedom of movement that lasted long after treatment. I know Darcy has been well trained in dry needling technique, and I’m convinced the procedure is both safe and effective.  For me, it is a great comfort to know that should I experience such pain and tightness again, dry needling, administered by a qualified physical therapist, is a viable option. 

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