PA HB2070

Adds "dry needling" to the statutory definition of physical therapy in Pennsylvania, defining it as using a filiform needle to stimulate trigger points and treat neuromuscular pain and movement deficits

Explicitly excludes auricular points and oriental medicine/acupuncture practices from the dry needling definition to distinguish it from acupuncture under the Acupuncture Licensure Act

Requires licensed physical therapists to complete a board-approved dry needling certification program before performing the procedure

Prohibits physical therapist assistants from performing dry needling, adding it to the list of restricted acts alongside evaluation, testing, interpretation, and planning

Takes effect 60 days after enactment