IS DRY NEEDLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN WISCONSIN?
Wis. Stat. s. 448.50 (6) allows for therapeutic intervention within the scope of physical therapy. As this process uses sterile techniques, the surface skin is cleaned, it does not draw blood, and the physical therapists are trained in blood-body precautions, the Board considers this within the realm of therapeutic intervention. Trigger point dry needling is within the scope of physical therapy practice and may be performed provided the licensed physical therapist is properly educated and trained.
