Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Students from Across the United States Raise More Than $266K for Physical Therapy Research The student efforts bring the Pitt-Marquette Challenge’s lifetime fundraising total to $4.3 million. ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 13, 2019) – Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students from more than [...]
Marquette Challenge Coordinator Receives Wisconsin Physical Therapy Fund Scholarship Marquette Challenge Coordinator and former Foundation for Physical Therapy Research intern Courtney Kruggel received a scholarship from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Fund (WPTF). The WPTF was developed in 1969 to help advance the physical therapy profession in Wisconsin. The WPTF [...]
CoHSTAR Holds Summer Institute in Rhode Island The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) held its fourth Implementation Science Institute on May 1 - 2 in Providence, Rhode Island with the support of leaders in physical therapist health services research. The Center on Health Services Training and [...]
Now Accepting Nominations to Join Scientific Review Committee The Foundation is currently accepting nominations to serve on the Scientific Review Committee (SRC). This all-volunteer committee is vital to awarding more than $1 million in scholarships, fellowships and grants each year. If you or someone you know is interested in [...]
New York Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy Donates Assets to Research As part of its dissolution plan, the New York Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc (NYSCEPT) donated over $62,000 to the Foundation. This substantial gift will be directed to fund scholarships to physical therapy students seeking [...]
Invest in the Profession and Be Seen With a PT Party Program Ad The Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary year. As such, this year’s commemorative program offers a special opportunity for ad sponsorship. The PT Party program will also be given to attendees at the Foundation’s awards luncheon [...]
RSVP for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research PT Party The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will celebrate our 40th anniversary at this year's PT Party. However, all good things must come to an end. This will be the last PT Party hosted by the Foundation. Don't miss your chance to [...]
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research to Fund Health Services Center of Excellence for Two Additional Years The Foundation Board of Trustees elected to extend funding of the one-of-its-kind Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) with an additional investment of up to $500,000. ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 19, 2019) [...]
'One Step Back, Two Steps Forward' – DPT Student Shaun Reddy Reflects on Foundation Internship and Insight from Combined Sections Meeting ‘One step back, two steps forward’ is an appropriate mantra to adopt when embarking on a career change and applying to graduate school. I was in the process of [...]
The Foundation is Hiring! The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is seeking job applications for a Sr. Specialist, Research & Grants Program. To apply, visit the Indeed posting. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS Serves as a liaison between the Foundation and the physical therapy research community. Provides overall administration for the grant [...]