Punción Seca vs. Acupuntura: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia? - Banner Health
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regulado por cada estado.
Lo realizan con mayor frecuencia terapeutas de lesiones físicas y deportivas, pero está <anchor>regulado por cada estado.</anchor> La mayoría de los estados permiten que los fisioterapeutas (PT) realicen tratamientos con punción seca; sin embargo, hay algunos estados que no lo permiten. Además, algunos estados exigen más horas de formación que otros y la aprobación de una junta reguladora.
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# State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

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**Date:** Thursday, August 1, 2024


The laws pertaining to the practice of [dry needling](/patient-care/interventions/dry-needling "dry needling") by physical therapists differ from state to state.

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