Bottom line: Add Dry Needling to the Athletic Traienrs’ State Practice Act

Athletic Trainers could improve treatment of patients with adding dry needling to their skill set. There is little risk and great benefit.

There is ample literature to support!  

Dr. Will Smith, MD, Paramedic, FAEMS

References
1. Virginia Board of Medicine. (n.d.). Athletic Trainers. Retrieved from Virginia Board of Medicine
2. West Virginia Code of State Rules, Series 16-05, Section 16-5-12. Dry Needling. Retrieved from Justia US Law
3. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. (n.d.). Scope of Practice: Factors to Consider. Retrieved from NATA
4. Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. (n.d.). Trends in Legislation: Dry Needling and Insurance. Retrieved from BOC
5. Structure & Function Education. (n.d.). Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - Dry Needling. Retrieved from Structure & Function