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State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

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Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

The laws pertaining to the practice of dry needling by physical therapists differ from state to state.

To provide clarity on this matter, APTA created this infographic to highlight which states allow, prohibit, or have no specific provisions (silent) regarding dry needling. Please note that the data below is current as of July 2024.

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Date: August 1, 2024
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Resource

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Dry Needling

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