062-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-3 - Evidence of competence; dry needling
(a) Dry
needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using a
mechanical device, filiform needles, to penetrate the skin or underlying
tissues to affect change in body structures and functions for the evaluation
and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments,
and disability.
(b) Dry needling
may not be performed by a physical therapy assistant or a physical therapy
aide.
(c) Licensed physical
therapists shall demonstrate that they have received training in dry needling
in a course approved by state boards of physical therapy, the American Physical
Therapy Association or individual chapters of the American Physical Therapy
Association, or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
(i) The course shall include but not be
limited to training in indications, contraindications, potential risks, proper
hygiene, proper use and disposal of needles, and appropriate selection of
clients.
(ii) The course shall
include a minimum of twenty-seven (27) hours of live face-to-face instruction.
Online courses are not appropriate training in dry needling.
(d) Dry needling shall be
performed in a manner that is consistent with generally accepted standards of
practice, including clean needle techniques, and other applicable standards of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(e) The physical therapist shall supply
written documentation, at the Board's request, that substantiates appropriate
training as required by this rule. Failure to provide written documentation may
result in disciplinary action taken by the Board.
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