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Dry needling in Wisconsin: the rules for physical therapists

Wisconsin has no dry needling law or rule. A 2013 lawsuit asking the PT Examining Board to bar PT dry needling was dismissed, and APTA's 2024 map counts Wisconsin among states that permit it. You need training that makes you competent; ask the board if unsure.

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 Wisconsin

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

November 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Neenah ICE Physio· Schubbe Resche Chiropractic & Physical Therapy – NeenahDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Level 1: Introduction to Dry Needling $800 · Sun Prairie SPTEDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 15–17, 2027 · 3 days IDN Advanced Course $1,295 · Madison Integrative Dry Needling· Bakke Recreation and Well Being CenterDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 1 $1,250 · 27 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2: Foundations II $1,250 · 37 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

April 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Apr 16–18, 2027 · 3 days Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 1 $1,250 · 27 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

May 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, May 1–2, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling Clinical Pearls & Review $895 · 18 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

June 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jun 11–13, 2027 · 3 days Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 2 $1,350 · 27 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

September 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Sep 17–19, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Appleton Myopain Seminars· Orthopedic & Spine Therapy - Appleton WIDry Needling Details and registration

October 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Oct 2–3, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Wauwatosa ICE Physio· Onward Milwaukee – WauwatosaDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin has no dry needling law or rule. A 2013 lawsuit asking the PT Examining Board to bar PT dry needling was dismissed, and APTA's 2024 map counts Wisconsin among states that permit it. You need training that makes you competent; ask the board if unsure.

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

No set hours.

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