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The three articles in this issue address the future of physical therapy from the perspectives of practice, research, and technology.
APTA's centennial in 2021 naturally prompts a review of the evolution of the association and of the profession. That's not too difficult. The history of the association and the profession have been written day by day, year by year, decade by decade since 1921.
Looking ahead, though, is a different matter. The profession will face an almost limitless number of choices and influences, internal and external. Some are predictable. Many aren't.
Date: September 1, 2021
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
APTA Staff
Article
Remembering Joseph Black: An APTA Leader
Joseph Black, PhD, former senior vice president of APTA's education division and an APTA honorary member, passed away on Aug. 15 at the age of 88. Black
Article
Remembering Clarence W. Hultgren: A Lifetime of Leadership
Clarence W. "Clancy" Hultgren, PT, CAE, passed away on Aug. 5, at the age of 96. An APTA member for 68 years, Hultgren dedicated much of his career to
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Remembering Peter A. Towne: A Life Dedicated to Service
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
