The following articles will provide the history of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (formerly the Orthopaedic Section, APTA).

• History of the Orthopaedic Section: The 1970's
  Written by Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, and Dorothy Santi, PT
   
• As Dreams Became Realities: 1980 through 1985
  Written by Carolyn Wadsworth, MS, PT, OCS, CHT
   
• Growth: 1985 through 1992
  Written by Nancy White, MS, PT, OCS
   
• Partnerships for Survival: 1993 through 1999
  Written by Joe Farrell, MS, PT, FAAOMPT
   
• Orthopaedic Section Celebrates 30 Years!
  
   
• Orthopaedic Section's 40th Anniversary: A Time of Growth and Leadership
  Written by James J. Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC