South Dakota Statutes
§ 36-10-52 — Dry needling authorized--Description--Promulgation of rules.
A physical therapist may perform dry needling, if the physical therapist has acquired the knowledge and skills required for the competent performance of dry needling by successfully completing a course of study in dry needling approved by the State Board of Physical Therapy, pursuant to rules promulgated in accordance with chapter 1-26 . The board may require a physical therapist who performs dry needling to provide proof of having completed an approved course of study in dry needling. For purposes of this chapter, dry needling is a skilled technique, performed by a physical therapist, using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying tissues, to affect change in body structures and physical function capability, for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions
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Legislative History
SL 2018, ch 230, § 1; SL 2023, ch 136, § 33.
Nearby Sections
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§ 36-10-17.1
Physical Therapist Licensure Compact.§ 36-10-18
Definitions.§ 36-10-18.1
Practice of physical therapy--Description.§ 36-10-18.2
§ 36-10-18.2§ 36-10-18.3
State Board of Physical Therapy--Creation.§ 36-10-18.4
State Board of Physical Therapy--Membership.§ 36-10-18.5
State Board of Physical Therapy--Terms--Vacancy.§ 36-10-18.6
State Board of Physical Therapy--Member removal.§ 36-10-19
§ 36-10-19