Learning Beyond Measure: Julie Fritz's Reflections on Continuing Growth in Research As a seasoned researcher, Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA is still growing in the field of physical therapy research. Recently, her work has been focused on examining telehealth delivery of physical therapy to medically underserved and lower-income [...]
Exploring Infant Neuromotor Development: An Interview with Beth Smith Meet Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, the director of the Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She is the recipient of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research 2011 New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI), followed by [...]
Celebrating Isabelle Bohman’s Legacy Longstanding Donor Leaves Bequest to Advance Research It is with a profound sense of gratitude that the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research announces a generous bequest from long-time donor Isabelle "Boh" Bohman. Isabelle directed her bequest of over $140,000 to support research grants related to [...]
Spotlight on CoHSTAR: What Does It Take to Fund and Deliver Transformative Health Services and Policy Research? Since 2015, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research has supported CoHSTAR, the Center on Health Services Training and Research, first funded through a five-year, $2.5 million grant, generously contributed by the [...]
APTA Academy Makes Commitment to Propel Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Research The APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy has pledged $150,000 to support a $40,000 research grant every two years through 2028. The initial Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Grant will open with all other research grant [...]
James B. McKillip Leaves Generous Bequest Longtime donor and the third president and chair in Foundation history, the late James B. “Jim” McKillip, PT, FAPTA, left $200,000 bequest to support physical therapy research. The gift was specifically designated to support the Magistro Family Foundation Endowment Fund, established by Charles [...]
SME's David Rouen III Chronicles Personal PT Journey and Company’s Evolution David Rouen III currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Superior Medical Equipment (SME), a physical therapy equipment distributor which recently became a Foundation Partner in Research. In this interview, he shares his deeply personal experience with [...]
Gratitude in Action: PT Researchers Extend Heartfelt Thanks to Foundation & Donors Join us as physical therapy researchers, express the importance of support from the Foundation and the importance of PT research. Dive deep into heartfelt testimonials that illuminate the transformative impact of donor contributions. Together, we celebrate collaboration, [...]
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Announces 2024 Service Award Recipients The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will honor leaders in physical therapy innovation with the prestigious 2024 Service Awards. These awards go to people and organizations who show a commitment to advancing the profession through research. The awardees [...]
Foundation Funded Poster and Platform Speakers at CSM 2024 We are delighted to share that a distinguished group of researchers, recipients of Foundation for Physical Therapy Research grants and scholarships, will be speaking about their groundbreaking work at CSM. We invite you to view the posters of our awardees [...]