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Dry needling in Pennsylvania: the rules for physical therapists

Pennsylvania's PT Practice Act doesn't mention dry needling. A bill to allow it after required training (HB 2070) was sent to committee in December 2025. Until something passes, ask the State Board of Physical Therapy before you start.

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Rules to know

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 Pennsylvania

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

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Philadelphia Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Exton Evidence in Motion· LOCAL PTDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling 3 Price on provider site · 16 contact hrs · Swarthmore Intricate ArtDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat, Jan 30, 2027 S-910 Lower Quadrant Dry Needling Price on provider site · Mechanicsburg NAIOMTDry Needling Details and registration

May 2027

  1. Sat, May 1, 2027 S-911 Upper Quadrant Dry Needling Price on provider site · Mechanicsburg NAIOMTDry Needling Details and registration

September 2027

  1. Sat, Sep 18, 2027 S-916 Advanced Dry Needling Price on provider site · Mechanicsburg NAIOMTDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania law doesn't address it. Pennsylvania's PT Practice Act doesn't mention dry needling. A bill to allow it after required training (HB 2070) was sent to committee in December 2025. Until something passes, ask the State Board of Physical Therapy before you start.

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

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

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Dry needling rules in other states