dry needling

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Maybe a doc or PA or APRN where the ones who did the dry needling. But if this was a PT im very curious do they carry malpractice? Anybody know...im sure they're gonna need it.
 
PTs around me have been doing a lot more dry needling and ask me for specific orders as part of their treatment plan. I’m thinking I don’t want to get myself involved with a potential law suit
 
Is there any justification for dry needling in any circumstance? Me thinks not.

pmrmd said:
Is there any justification for dry needling in any circumstance? Me thinks not.
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wanna stir the pot and elborate lol
 
TJ isn’t the smallest guy in the world, what length were they using, a harpoon?!

Yes they have to carry malpractice

What’s worse this or when ortho did a LANDMARK intercostal and dropped Tyrod Taylor’s lung?
 
Dry needling works great for female thoracic spine pain. Late 30s to 50 with pain at the bra strap level.
 
pmrmd said:
What are you treating with dry needling?

Nebulous condition does not demand questionable treatments.
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Gotta love the good old I belive in TPI vs its fake debate..lol. They actually had this debate at AAPM&R a few years back....was interesting.
 
myofascial pain syndrome is real. treatment is to tell the woman to just relax. that always works. or maybe "take it easy"
 
"No, physical therapists generally cannot perform dry needling in Pennsylvania because it's not explicitly within their scope of practice, creating a legal gray area, though there have been legislative efforts (like Senate Bill 1228) to change this, highlighting an ongoing debate about its regulation. While the APTA supports dry needling with proper training, Pennsylvania needs specific legislative clarification, with the State Board of Physical Therapy previously stating it wasn't legal for PTs.
Key Points:
  • Gray Area: Pennsylvania law doesn't clearly allow or disallow dry needling for PTs, but the State Board has indicated it's not legal without clarification.
  • Legislative Efforts: Bills like SB 1228 have been introduced to amend the Physical Therapy Act to authorize dry needling for PTs.
  • APTA Stance: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) supports dry needling within PT scope, provided PTs have appropriate training.
  • Current Status: As of recent updates, Pennsylvania remains one of the states where the law is silent or restrictive, requiring legislative action for clear authorization.
In essence, while many PTs want to offer it and the APTA supports it, Pennsylvania regulations haven't yet made it an officially sanctioned practice for PTs. "
 
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