Child Justice Act, 2008
R 385
Allied Health Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 63 of 1982)Board NoticesSafety Guidelines: Chiropractic and Osteopathy: Dry Needling (Myofascial trigger point therapy using fine filament needles)2. Indications for Dry Needling |
Dry needling is used by Chiropractors and Osteopaths to treat pain and dysfunction in the neuromusculoskeletal system. This can be in the form of [10-12]:
• | Muscles |
• | Ligaments |
• | Tendons |
• | Subcutaneous fascia |
• | Scar tissue |
• | Peripheral nerves |
• | Neurovascular bundles |
• | Myofascial trigger points |