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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.
Oct 1, 2019/Feature
As an adjunct to physical therapist interventions, a well-trained animal often can make a difference.
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.
Mar 1, 2025/Feature
APTA members share best practices for clinicians when working with patients with limited English proficiency.
Nov 1, 2023/Feature
Stacey Dusing, PT, PhD, FAPTA, said that more research-trained clinicians will help close the knowledge translation gap.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The association believes digital health technologies, digital therapeutics, and AI have the potential to augment physical therapist practice.
Jun 17, 2021/Perspective
In reflecting on the pivotal past 15 months of my PT education experience, I realized that I, like many students, have had the unique experience of attending APTA Combined Sections Meeting both in person and virtually.
Mar 18, 2026/Article
In February, APTA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to their Request for Information: Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence as Part of Clinical Care. In its comments, APTA acknowledged the growing and transformative role AI can play
Oct 18, 2019/Podcast
In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the rights of patients and providers in physical therapy in relation to communicable and/or infectious diseases and conditions.
