I have read almost every comment on this form from both sides. (Since-04/30). And I’m trying to not be upset about the misunderstanding and uneducated remarks about Athletic Training. So many comments from other athletic trainers and doctors, have discussed what an athletic trainer is, how much education we have, how many years of clinical experience, etc. Yet again and again misinformation is being said. I won’t reiterate on what an athletic trainer is and the education we have to perform an invasive technique, such as dry needling, as many have done so before me. (See 4/17/25- Michael K. OR Jacob M. on 04/28, Etc.).

Also, the amount of “spamming” on this form has gotten a little crazy. Please explain your reasoning for opposing the amendment or agreeing with it. This isn’t a vote for who has the most comments, but a discussion to prove your point through logical facts and explanations.

Lastly, athletic trainers have the knowledge and skills to perform dry needling. Every invasive procedure comes with risk. That’s why proper patient education is so important as well as consent forms, documentation and of course proper/ updated training for the healthcare provider. Physical therapist, athletic trainers, and chiropractors can dry needle within different states with proper training and protocols. While many who oppose this amendment bring up that one mistake a PT or chiropractor has made (While saying this, I take their mistakes very seriously), they have not brought up the hundreds to thousands of patients we have helped. Acupuncturists are not perfect, like any other health care provider/person, mistakes can be made, and in the health care profession the risks are abundant. With that being said, certified and licensed athletic trainers understand this risk as well, and have the proper training, clinical experience to further our education through classes to gain certifications such as, dry needling. If our doctors standing orders allow us to dry needle our patients, after proper certification classes and training, and they are willing to put their own licensure on the line, because they trust our training and abilities, then what reason is there to stop athletic trainers from dry needling. There isn’t one. 

I appreciate your time in reading this long-winded comment. But I trust the board will understand, and follow other states in allowing athletic trainers to dry needle. Thank you.