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 Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/26/2019
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7/24/19  1:52 pm
Commenter: Matthew Lyons

Support of Dry Needling
 

Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture as the needles are inserted directly into the muscle belly to relieve painful and dysfunctional trigger points. Physical therapists take continuing education hours to become proficient and practice in a safe manner.

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