Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/30/2015 |
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Dry Needling is not physical therapy but a measure of Chinese Medicine.. Dry Needling performed by personnel who didn't have proper training and internship will put public health in dire danger.
The benefits of acupuncture depends on accurate diagnosis from well trained and licensed acupuncturists, then choose the proper treatment plan and acupoints for patient's specific symptoms.Dry Needling is part of Chinese Medicine, part of acupuncture. Performing dry needling by personnel who were trained for physical therapy is out of their league.
Please DO NOT allow physical therapists to perform Dry Needling, unless they are also licensed as Acupuncturist.
Thank you for your attention,
Matthew Sheu