The Dry Needling Regulations promulgated the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners are effective as of June 19, 2017.   This includes the Standards of Practices in Performing Dry Needling.

 The Minimum Education and Training Necessary to Perform Dry Needling has a one-year delayed effective date and will become effective June 19, 2018.

If you have specific questions regarding the dry needling regulations, please email them to:If you have specific questions regarding the dry needling regulations, please email them to: mdh.dryneedling@maryland.gov .  The Board will develop a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document based upon inquiries sent to the email address.