36-10-52. Dry needling.
A physical therapist may perform dry needling if the physical therapist has acquired the knowledge and skills required for the competent performance of dry needling by successfully completing a course of study in dry needling approved by the board pursuant to rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26. The board may require a physical therapist who performs dry needling to provide proof of completion of an approved course of study in dry needling. For purposes of this chapter, dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying tissues to affect change in body structures and physical function capability for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability.
Source: SL 2018, ch 230, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 10 - Physical Therapists
Section 36-10-17.1 - Physical Therapist Licensure Compact.
Section 36-10-18 - Definitions.
Section 36-10-18.1 - Physical therapy defined.
Section 36-10-18.2 - Supervision defined.
Section 36-10-19 - Physical therapy advisory committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties.
Section 36-10-21 - Qualifications of committee members.
Section 36-10-24 - Unlicensed practice or use of title as misdemeanor.
Section 36-10-25 - Other licensed practitioners exempt from chapter.
Section 36-10-26 - Prior licensees deemed licensed.
Section 36-10-27 - Application for license--Fee--Evidence of qualifications.
Section 36-10-27.1 - Criminal Background Investigation--Licensure.
Section 36-10-29 - Issuance of license as physical therapist.
Section 36-10-31 - Licensure by reciprocity--Qualifications.
Section 36-10-32 - Application for licensure by reciprocity--Evidence of qualifications--Fee.
Section 36-10-33 - Expiration and annual renewal of license--Fee--Forfeiture.
Section 36-10-35.1 - Application for licensure as physical therapist assistant--Fee--Qualifications.
Section 36-10-35.2 - Issuance of license as physical therapist assistant--Expiration and renewal.
Section 36-10-35.7 - Approved tasks for physical therapist assistant--Exclusions.
Section 36-10-35.9 - Standards of supervision.
Section 36-10-36 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-10-38 - Grounds for refusal of license.
Section 36-10-39 - Grounds for cancellation, revocation, or suspension of license.
Section 36-10-41 - Initiation of proceedings for cancellation, revocation, or suspension of license.
Section 36-10-43 - Quorum at hearing on cancellation, revocation or suspension.
Section 36-10-44 - Procedure on cancellation, revocation or suspension.
Section 36-10-45 - Majority vote required to suspend, revoke or cancel license.
Section 36-10-46 - Appeal from board decision on refusal, revocation, or suspension.
Section 36-10-47 - Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license.
Section 36-10-48 - Injunction against violations--Election of remedies.
Section 36-10-49 - Investigation of violations--Employment of counsel to assist in prosecution.
Section 36-10-50 - Prior license accepted.