MAPTA: Mid-Atlantic Physical Therapy Associates

The Mid-Atlantic Physical Therapy Association (MAPTA) was formed in 2002 and was principally designed for physical therapists interested in the study of orthopedic manual and manipulative therapy. Since its inception, MAPTA has offered numerous continuing education courses and seminars for physical therapists as well as allowing its members access to its extensive Resource Library of physical therapy related texts, videos, and DVDs.

About the Founders

E. Laurence Grine, MSPT, ATC, CSCS Co-Founder MAPTA, LLP

E. Larry Grine has been practicing physical therapy for several years since graduating from the University of Miami (FL) Masters of Physical Therapy Program in 2000. Prior to University of Miami, Larry graduated from Millersville University with Bachelors degree in Physics and minors in Math and Business. Larry became certified as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) in 1995 and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist thru the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in 1997.

He provides athletic training services for the United States Men’s World Cup Soccer Team, USISL Professional Soccer, the Northern Virginia Soccer Youth Teams, and local high school and sports teams. Larry currently is pursuing a Manual Physical Therapy Certification thru the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. In addition, he is a Competency-Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist for dizziness and balance disorders. Larry currently works and is co-Clinic Director of the Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center, VTFC, outpatient physical therapy clinic.

Richard Banton, DPT, ATC Co-Founder MAPTA, LLP

Richard Banton has been practicing physical therapy for nearly seven years since graduating with his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. Recently, in August of 2004, he received his Transition to Doctorate degree from Shenandoah University. Prior to Shenandoah University, Richard received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Medicine from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He has participated and instructed with North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) since 1999.

Following graduation, he worked for Reston Hospital for two years where he treated a variety of patients from neurological disorders to work related injuries. He currently works and is co-Clinic Director at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center located in Reston, Virginia, an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic specializing in treatment of spine related injuries such as whiplash, SI dysfunction, post surgical fusions, and chronic cervical and low back pain. He continues to remain active in sports related injuries by working closely with local high schools and fitness centers.