I was sent this message board by one of my former students. I have been teaching dry needling for over eight years, I currently hold six different certifications in dry needling. In my eight years I have had the honor of teaching literally hundreds of athletic trainers in all types of settings.  I can unequivocally support the education and use of dry needling by athletic trainers. Dry needling is designed to target muscles, ligaments , tendons and periosteum.  The athletic trainers are more than educated in the treatment of these tissues and in my experience can palpate target them as well as any other qualified profession.  I have taught physical therapist, chiropractors , medical doctors and acupuncturist and can say that everyone of the athletic trainers  who have taken our course were beyond safe, knowledgeable and effective.  I would be happy to answer any questions  the board might have on dry needling and the difference between that and acupuncture.  

In health,

Dr. Scott Dixon, PT, DPT, CSCS, ADN Cert