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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2/22/17  1:29 am
Commenter: Laura Sterling

PTs do not get sufficient training and should not be practicing dry needling
 

Dry needling is a form of acupuncture. Physical Therapists do not receive even close to sufficient training to practice this safely on patients and it is evident by the number of injuries they cause all over the US. They should have the same requirements as acupuncturists in order to practice this modality.  This is a matter of public health and responsibility to the welfare of your public.

CommentID: 57368