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Dry needling in Minnesota: the rules for physical therapists

Minnesota's PT statutes and rules (chapter 148 and rules 5601) don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Physical Therapy before you start.

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Official sources

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 Minnesota

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

October 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Oct 23–25, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $1,250 · 37 contact hrs · St Cloud Myopain Seminars· CentraCare Health System - St Cloud MNDry Needling Details and registration

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · St. Paul Integrative Dry Needling· Concordia UniversityDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Minneapolis AAMT· Minneapolis, MNDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Advanced Dry Needling $1,295 · Minneapolis ICE Physio· Onward MinneapolisDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Minnesota?

Minnesota law doesn't address it. Minnesota's PT statutes and rules (chapter 148 and rules 5601) don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Physical Therapy before you start.

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

Not applicable, since PTs may not dry needle under current law.

More for Minnesota clinicians

Dry needling rules in other states