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Our association celebrates its centennial in 2021.
Our story began with a calling: to serve those who sacrificed so much for our country in World War I. Where others saw limitation, we saw potential.
Since our founding in 1921, we have moved forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.
Visit our centennial website to see how you can participate in our celebration of APTA's first 100 years.
Watch our APTA Founders' Day Celebration. And get your centennial gear in the APTA store.
Recommended Content
May 8, 2020 / Website
Engage, celebrate, and serve with us in 2021 as we celebrate 100 years of our association.
Jan 15, 2021 / Website
Upload your photo and explore our interactive mosaic to celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Jan 1, 2021 / Resource
To commemorate APTA's centennial, the association has published a fully illustrated book enumerating 100 of the association's and profession's greatest moments.
May 8, 2020 / Article
Our first century saw war, public health crises, and the continued growth of our association in strength and numbers.
Additional APTA History Content
Jul 21, 2021 / Article
A discussion on our professional history. We discuss professional milestones and take questions from viewers.
Apr 28, 2021 / News
The second annual event, set for June 17, will explore the profession's readiness for change.
Mar 19, 2021 / Perspective
We asked seven APTA members about the women who inspired them in their chosen profession, and how they in turn hope to impact the future of physical therapy. Here's what they had to say.
Jan 19, 2021 / News
The association's virtual celebration of its 100th birthday was all about thriving as a community.
Jan 19, 2021 / News
What's one of the best ways to honor 100 years of APTA history? Talk about how bright the future looks because of it.
Jan 13, 2021 / Open Access
Jan 12, 2021 / News
Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.
Jan 12, 2021 / News
Our APTA Founders’ Day Celebration is one of several can’t-miss events happening over the next few weeks.
Jan 5, 2021 / News
One of the best ways to honor the physical therapy profession's proud past is to invest in its future.
Dec 14, 2020 / News
During a challenging time, the value of the APTA community has been crystal clear.