NRS 640.014
“Dry needling” defined.

“Dry needling”:

1.

Means a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using a single-use, single-insertion, sterile filiform needle, which is used to penetrate the skin or underlying tissue to effect change in body conditions, pain, movement, impairment and disability.

2.

Does not include:

(a)

The stimulation of an auricular point;

(b)

The stimulation of sinus points or other nonlocal points to treat underlying organs;

(c)

Needle retention; or

(d)

The teaching or application of acupuncture.

Source: Section 640.014 — “Dry needling” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-640.­html#NRS640Sec014 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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