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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.

Pain Management Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding and knowledge in pain management.

First-Ever Telerehab CPG Specifically for PTs and PTAs Now Available

Mar 22, 2024/News

APTA's newest clinical practice guideline is designed to inform practice and enlighten payers and policymakers.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the

Home Health Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of home health physical therapy.

APTA HQ Room Named for Visionaries Leon Anderson Jr., Lynda Woodruff

Aug 17, 2021/News

The Leon Anderson Jr. and Lynda Woodruff Black PT Heritage Room was made possible through an American Academy of Physical Therapy gift.

What Is the State of the Physical Therapy Workforce? Highlights From APTA Reports on Wages and Demographics

Nov 1, 2023/Podcast

On this episode, APTA staff experts discuss findings from two key APTA reports, as well as share updates on a variety of useful resources for members.

Physical Therapy to the Rescue – Defining Moment

Feb 25, 2019/Podcast

Paul Caudillo, PT, DPT, is a veteran who finds that his rallying motto still resonates.

APTA Students Raise $2,000 and Awareness of PTPAC via Flash Action Strategy

Oct 8, 2024/Article

This year’s PT and PTA student-led social media blitz focused on raising funds and awareness for PTPAC, APTA's political action committee.