Dry needling defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.014
in effectDry needling:
1. Means a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist 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: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-640.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026