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Remembering Peter A. Towne: A Life Dedicated to Service

Mar 31, 2026/Article

Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.

Subtalar Joint Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures passive non-weightbearing goniometric measure of rear-foot inversion and eversion range of motion

APTA Board Opens Search for Public Member

Jun 4, 2021/News

The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.

Tiered Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reevaluation CPT Codes

Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.

A Clinical Practice Guideline for Primary Care Physiotherapy in Patients With Haemophilia

Jul 10, 2024/CPG

This guideline, developed by the University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands, offers 82 consensus recommendations that are based on literature and clinical expertise.

APTA, AOTA, Other Groups Ask Congress for Intervention on PTA Differential

Aug 4, 2021/News

A recent letter to House and Senate leaders says it's the wrong system at the wrong time.

Study Bolsters the Case for SMART Act

Sep 7, 2022/News

Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.

CMS Enters New Territory, Proposes Staffing Requirements for LTC Facilities

Sep 15, 2023/News

Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.

APTA-Backed Legislation Improves Veterans' Access to Falls Prevention Services

Jul 22, 2024/News

The bipartisan bill would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration.

APTA-Backed Legislation on Falls Screening Returns to Congress

Feb 10, 2025/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.