Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/30/2015 |
I am a licensed PT and acupuncturist in California. I oppose PT practicing 'dry needling' techniques because I believe that any treatment techniques puncturing the skin are not within PT's scope of practice. If PTs want to practice using needles, be an acupuncturist, a nurse or a MD.