NRS 640B.037
“Dry needling” defined.

“Dry needling”:

1.

Means a skilled technique performed by an athletic trainer 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 640B.037 — “Dry needling” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-640B.­html#NRS640BSec037.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 640B.037’s source at nv​.us