New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 20 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Part 13 - DRY NEEDLING PROVISION
Section 16.20.13.7 - DEFINITIONS
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.20.13.7
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. "Dry needling" is defined as a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin or underlying tissues or both to effect change in body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, functional limitations and disability.
B. "High risk areas" are defined as any area that the physical therapist has not been formally trained to needle, via a board approved course.
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