Dry needling
Definition
Dry needling targets muscle, often trigger points, to reduce pain and improve movement. Several state laws call it intramuscular manual therapy or similar names.
How each profession uses it
- Physical therapist
Most states allow physical therapists to dry needle, many with added training requirements.
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Definitions here are general. They do not say what any profession may do in any state; that is set by each state’s law. Back to the full glossary