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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.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
Aug 18, 2021/Perspective
Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.
Oct 31, 2022/Review
But outcomes are still positive enough that the procedure should be considered for individuals through their 90s, authors say.
May 10, 2023/News
APTA member surveys show profession returning to pre-pandemic norms, with some lingering changes.
Jun 8, 2023/News
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will add to its funding portfolio when CoHSTAR winds down in 2025.
Feb 1, 2021/Feature
APTA expands efforts to make the profession inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to all.
Aug 1, 2019/Feature
In an increasingly technological age, mainstay items of physical therapy such as exercise balls, foam rollers, and elastic resistance bands retain their therapeutic value-and will continue to do so, these PTs say.
Mar 26, 2021/Podcast
Two PT students share their experiences in the times of COVID-19. We also talk about mental health and stress — all of which aren’t new to PT and PTA students but may be different or heightened due to the pandemic.
Oct 1, 2019/Feature
As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.
