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 2/24/2017
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2/16/17  6:25 am
Commenter: Heather L Frei

Apples and oranges
 

Acupuncture is a very specific practice based on very specific philosophy.
Physical Therapists are experts in muscular anatomy and function. The dry needling they do is a completely different practice from what Acupuncturists do. I support Physical Therapy professionals having the tools to do their work in the way they deem most effective for each patient and situation.

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