N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.13.7
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 16.20.13.7 - DEFINITIONSA."Dry needling" is defined as a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin or underlying tissues or both to effect change in body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, functional limitations and disability.B."High risk areas" are defined as any area that the physical therapist has not been formally trained to needle, via a board approved course.N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.13.7
Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 13, July 16, 2019, eff. 7/28/2019