Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/24/2017 |
- Needle therapy was first originated in China known as "Acupuncture".
- There is no doubt for an "Acupuncturist" to perform needle therapy as they are trained to do so from beginning.
- Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals that trained to help patients reduce pain and improve/restore mobility. Although needle therapy (dry needling) can reduce pain (e.g. treat myofascial pain), “Patients' Safety First", PTs should have received sufficient training like a licensed acupuncturist has prior to perform Needle Therapy.