As an athletic training faculty member at George Mason University, I support Athletic trainers using dry needling in their healthcare practice. Athletic training is a healthcare profession requiring a masters degree and intensive didactic, laboratory and clinical education. ATs utilize a variety of advanced medical techniques, and dry needling is one that with training, can greatly benefit patients. 

I encourage all to review the rigor of athletic training education requirements as I believe you will see they are prepared as skilled healthcare providers that utilize a variety of advanced techniques. With training, athletic trainers can utilize dry needling to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. 

Please support Athletic trainers using dry needling.