Physio ‘dry needling’ and acupuncture – what’s the difference and what does the evidence say?

Wayne A Hing; Leigh McCutcheon

Physio ‘dry needling’ and acupuncture – what’s the difference and what does the evidence say?

Wayne A Hing
, Leigh McCutcheon

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Abstract

Physiotherapists are increasingly offering needling therapies in addition to their standard care. Many Australian physiotherapists in private practice now offer dry needling or Western medical acupuncture as part of a treatment approach.

Is it just a fad or does science support it?

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 27 Jun 2022

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