To: The Delaware State House, The Delaware State Senate, and Governor John Carney
Vote No - HB 359
STOP LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO INCLUDE 'DRY NEEDLING' TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ATHLETIC TRAINING.
Why is this important?
Immediate Action Required: House Bill 359 (HB 359) is coming up to vote this Thursday, June 6, 2014.
The term 'Dry Needling' is Acupuncture, re-branded by Physical Therapists, allowing PT’s and Athletic Trainers to perform acupuncture as part of their scope of practice without adequate training. I cannot endorse the use of Acupuncture under the name “Dry Needling” by therapists who aren’t properly trained acupuncturists. HB 359 has no provision for training requirements. Improper needling can cause serious injury and harm. Proper needling takes years of training to be applied safely and effectively. As a public health and saftey issue, I am asking you to vote no on HB 359.
The term 'Dry Needling' is Acupuncture, re-branded by Physical Therapists, allowing PT’s and Athletic Trainers to perform acupuncture as part of their scope of practice without adequate training. I cannot endorse the use of Acupuncture under the name “Dry Needling” by therapists who aren’t properly trained acupuncturists. HB 359 has no provision for training requirements. Improper needling can cause serious injury and harm. Proper needling takes years of training to be applied safely and effectively. As a public health and saftey issue, I am asking you to vote no on HB 359.