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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.
Apr 3, 2026/Article
This National Volunteer Month, APTA is shining a spotlight on the integral role volunteers play in shaping our association and the profession of physical therapy. APTA is fueled by thousands of volunteers — guiding policy, mentoring rising leaders, and driving innovation in clinical practice.
Apr 6, 2026/Annual Report
As APTA moved through the final year of its 2022–2025 strategic plan, our mission continued to guide every effort: building a unified community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. In 2025, that focus translated into historic advocacy successes and impactful
Mar 17, 2026/Article
On April 16, APTA will host its Annual All-Member Meeting, bringing together physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students from across the country for a night of connection, insight, and inspiration. Whether you are brand-new to APTA, a longtime member, or a PT, PTA, or student looking
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve the association, the profession, and society.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: A Physical Therapy Partners Program acknowledges and provides access for individuals who are not eligible for APTA membership.
Jan 31, 2018/Article
There are many elements of documentation that need consideration; one of the most important is clinical setting.
Jun 28, 2024/Article
The main documentation elements are: initial examination and evaluation, visit, reexamination, and conclusion of episode of care summary.
Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary
People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.
