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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.

Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Passive non-weight-bearing goniometric measure of dorsiflexion.

Imaging Information from the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Oct 5, 2021/Article

Relevant resources from the academy include and education manual and special interest group.

Justin Elliott

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Justin Elliott is vice president of government affairs at APTA, where he has led the association's legislative, public policy, and political efforts on Capitol Hill since 2015. He has held several positions at APTA since joining the association in 2002, serving as APTA's director of state government

APTA Advertising Policies

APTA's advertising policies contain terms that constitute a legally binding agreement between the advertiser and APTA.

Spending Package: A Win for Telehealth, No Movement on PTA Differential

Mar 11, 2022/News

The $1.5 trillion plan passed with bipartisan support. Here are three takeaways of interest to the physical therapy community.

Prior Authorization Win: CMS Finalizes Tighter Payer Rules

Jan 24, 2024/Review

The APTA-backed changes put needed guardrails on prior authorization processes.

Rate Your Plate (RYP)

Sep 7, 2022/Test & Measure

PTJ Author Interview With Lena Thiveos and Mark Hancock: Cognitive Functional Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain

Nov 19, 2024/Podcast

Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, talks with Lena Thiveos, PT, MPhty, and Mark Hancock, PT, PhD, about their recent systematic review.

Unilateral Concentric and Eccentric Heel Raises

Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex.