Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Physical Therapy intends to consider amending 18VAC112-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy. The purpose of the proposed action is to incorporate into regulation the guidance on dry needling currently found in the board's Guidance Document 112-9, including the additional hours of training, the requirement for a medical referral, and the disclosure to patients on the difference between acupuncture and dry needling.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 30, 2015.

Agency Contact: Lisa R. Hahn, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4674, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov.