The Safe Practice of Dry Needling in Alberta

Report Type
Review
Area of Focus
Health system, Patient safety
Publication Date

Summary

A summary of a review conducted by the HQCA in response to a request by the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta to complete an independent review of adverse outcomes, specifically pneumothorax, resulting from dry needling practices by physiotherapists in Alberta, in order to improve the quality and safety of this practice.

Latest findings

The Safe Practice of Dry Needling in Alberta (2014)