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Allied Health Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 63 of 1982)

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Safety 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