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Dry needling in Ohio: the rules for physical therapists

Ohio's PT board treats dry needling (intramuscular manual therapy) as within PT scope for physical therapists who are trained and competent. The board's FAQ says PTAs can't legally do it, because it involves evaluation.

Allowedfor PTs
No set hourstraining before you start

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 Ohio

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

November 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Columbus ICE Physio· Affiliate Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level II with Cadaver Lab $1,195 · 29 contact hrs · Athens IAOM-US· Ohio University |Dry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Cincinnati AAMT· Cincinnati, OHDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Dec 18–20, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Cincinnati AAMT· Cincinnati, OHDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Cincinnati ICE Physio· Onward CincinnatiDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Jan 30–31, 2027 · 2 days Lumbopelvic Dry Needling Price on provider site · 16 contact hrs · Lima Intricate ArtDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Cincinnati AAMT· Cincinnati, OHDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio's PT board treats dry needling (intramuscular manual therapy) as within PT scope for physical therapists who are trained and competent. The board's FAQ says PTAs can't legally do it, because it involves evaluation.

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

No set hours.

More for Ohio clinicians

Dry needling rules in other states