Dry needling is acupuncture. Athletic trainers do not have the specific and comprehensive training to attempt dry needling. Call it what you want, dry needling uses acupuncture needles and acupuncture and dry needling is internal medicine. Without adequate training and medical knowledge and specific knowledge of acupuncture, dry needling is dangerous. It is also misleading to the public to call it dry needling when dry needling is acupuncture. This is a dangerous trend this dry needling and athletic trainers DO NOT have enough knowledge, skill and training specific to the use of acupuncture needles for any purpose. This is a terrible idea, many people will get hurt. I have over 2000 hours of training and 25 years of clinical experience. Athletic trainers should not be allowed to dry needle.