1. The reason why it is unlawful for a Physical Therapist to preform Trigger-Point Dry Needling is because it is too close to the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a separate practice in the branch of medicine. The Tennessee Occupational and Physical Therapy Act does not authorize the use of needles for therapeutic purposes. Due to the Tennessee Code, physical therapist are not allowed to preform acupuncture. Physical Therapists are only granted permission to do such things in an academic environment such as a university for learning purposes.
2. Fraudulent is unjustifiably claiming to be credited with particular accomplishments or qualities. The term "fraudulent" would apply to this particular article if Physical Therapists were to
2. Fraudulent is unjustifiably claiming to be credited with particular accomplishments or qualities. The term "fraudulent" would apply to this particular article if Physical Therapists were to