The Board proposes a new rule that implements 486.117, F.S., by setting forth minimum standards for the safe and effective performance of dry needling in physical therapy.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Physical Therapy Practice

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B17-6.008Minimum Standards of Practice for the Performance of Dry Needling

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a new rule that implements 486.117, F.S., by setting forth minimum standards for the safe and effective performance of dry needling in physical therapy.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The new rule sets forth minimum standards for the performance of dry needling in physical therapy.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 486.117, FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 486.117, FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
The new rule sets forth minimum standards for the performance of dry needling in physical therapy.
Purpose:
The Board proposes a new rule that implements 486.117, F.S., by setting forth minimum standards for the safe and effective performance of dry needling in physical therapy.
Rulemaking Authority:
486.117, F.S.
Law:
486.117, F.S.
Contact:
Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.
Related Rules: (1)
64B17-6.008. Minimum Standards of Practice for Dry Needling in the Practice of Physical Therapy