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Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETYArticle 20:66 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS
Chapter 20:66:04 - Dry needling
Section 20:66:04:01 - Definitions

S.D. Admin. R. 20:66:04:01

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Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 20:66:04:01 - Definitions

Words defined in SDCL chapter 36-10 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, words used in this article mean:

(1) "Dry needling," a skilled technique performed by a licensed physical therapist who has completed an approved course of training using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying tissues to affect change in body structures and physical function capability for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:66:04:01

45 SDR 009, effective 8/1/2018; 50 SDR 066, effective 12/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 36-10-36, 36-10-52.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-10-18, 36-10-52.