Pennsylvania HB2070 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to redefine "dry needling" and clarify the scope of duties for physical therapist.

HB2070 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to redefine "dry needling" as a physical intervention using a filiform needle to stimulate trigger points and treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits. It excludes the stimulation of auricular or other points based on oriental medicine or acupuncture. The bill also specifies that physical therapist assistants can only perform patient-related physical therapy acts and services assigned or delegated by a licensed physical therapist under their supervision.

Pennsylvania HB2070 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to redefine "dry needling" and clarify the scope of duties for physical therapist.

HB2070 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to redefine "dry needling" as a physical intervention using a filiform needle to stimulate trigger points and treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits. It excludes the stimulation of auricular or other points based on oriental medicine or acupuncture. The bill also specifies that physical therapist assistants can only perform patient-related physical therapy acts and services assigned or delegated by a licensed physical therapist under their supervision.