Dry needling in Indiana: the rules for physical therapists

Indiana's PT board rule (842 IAC 1-6-2) allows dry needling once you've finished the required education from a qualified provider.

Allowedfor PTs

At least 50 hours of dry needling education, 40 of them in person (required since June 30, 2024)training before you start

Rules to know

Until you finish, you may dry needle only as part of authorized coursework, not under another PT's supervision.
It can't be delegated to another PT or to a PTA.
Keep proof of your training. If the board asks and you can't show it, you're considered not competent to dry needle.

Official sources

Indiana Board of Physical Therapy: Practice ruling on dry needling (Indiana Register, February 12, 2024, PDF)

A plain-language summary, last checked October 24, 2026. Dry needling rules change often and some states regulate it through board statements rather than law, so confirm with your board before you dry needle. OTs and athletic trainers have their own rules.

Dry needling courses in Indiana

2 upcoming in-person courses. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Indiana's rules before you register.

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Indianapolis Integrative Dry Needling· University of IndianapolisDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days IDN Advanced Course $1,295 · Indianapolis Integrative Dry Needling· University of IndianapolisDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana's PT board rule (842 IAC 1-6-2) allows dry needling once you've finished the required education from a qualified provider.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Indiana?

At least 50 hours of dry needling education, 40 of them in person (required since June 30, 2024).