Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/26/2019 |
Dry needling performed by physical therapists is an effective treatment. PTs have the requisite foundational knowledge to perform this intervention safely. The American Physical Therapy Association supports the practice and has deemed it within a PT's scope to perform. The rationale for the administration of dry needling differs from acupuncture. Limiting dry needling does not serve patients seeking relief from painful muscular conditions.