172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 137, § 006

Current through June 17, 2024

Section 172-137-006 - FINE-WIRE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY OR DRY NEEDLING

A physical therapist who wishes to perform tissue penetration for the purpose of fine-wire electromyography or dry needling must meet one of the following requirements:

(A) Completion of a pre-service or in-service training. The pre-service or in-service training must include:

(i) Pertinent anatomy and physiology;

(ii) Choice and operation of equipment;

(iii) Knowledge of test indications;

(iv) Proper technique of tissue penetration;

(v) Sterile methods, hazards, and complications;

(vi) Post-test care;

(vii) Knowledge in test interpretation; and

(viii) For the purposes of fine-wire electromyography, documentation of 10 kinesiology electromyography examinations in an educational environment or, for the purposes of dry-needling, tissue palpation; or

(B) Authorization from another state to perform fine-wire electromyography or dry-needling with substantially equivalent requirements; or

(C) For the purpose of fine-wire electromyography, certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in the area of Clinical Electrophysiology.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 137, § 006

Amended effective 6/20/2020