LAC 46:XXVII.321. Dry Needling

A. The purpose of this rule, as authorized by R.S. 37:2803, is to provide for the interpretation of R.S. 37:2801(3)(a) to include dry needling and to provide with respect to utilization of the techniques by chiropractic physicians. Dry needling is a physical rehabilitation measure which requires specialized education and training and which falls within the chiropractic scope of practice under the following terms. Prior to utilization of dry needling techniques chiropractic physicians shall successfully complete a board approved course of study consisting of no fewer than 50 hours of face-to-face instruction in intramuscular dry needling treatment and safety. The practice of dry needling techniques without compliance of this education requirement constitutes unprofessional conduct and subjects the licensee to appropriate discipline by the board.