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News
The Foundation Welcomes GOJO, Makers of Purell, as a Bronze Partner in Research
September 2025 — The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is excited to announce the ...
Legacy Society Spotlight: Nancy Byl’s Gift to the Profession That Impacted Her Personal and Professional Life
July 24th, 2025 -- For Nancy Byl, PT, MPH, PhD, FAPTA, physical therapy has been more than a ...
Past Foundation Funding Recipients Recognized by 2025 APTA Honors & Awards Program
July 23rd, 2025 -- Every year, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recognizes and ...
The Foundation Welcomes Richmar as a Bronze Partner in Research
June 2025 -- The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is pleased to welcome Richmar as a ...
Foundation Announces 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarships
June 24th, 2025 -- The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research recently awarded scholarships ...
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Pledges New Endowment for Neurologic Physical Therapy Research Grants
March 17, 2025 -- The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – an Academy of the American ...
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Announces 2025 Service Award Recipients
January 9th, 2025 -- The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is proud to honor ...
Foundation Funded Poster and Platform Speakers at CSM 2025
Foundation-Funded Poster and Platform Presenters at CSM 2025
December 30th, 2024 -- We are ...
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Announces 2024 Research Grant Funding
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Announces 2024 Research Grant Funding
December 18th, ...
Pioneering Evidence-Based Practice: How Jim Gordon Helped Shape PT Research
Pioneering Evidence-Based Practice: How Jim Gordon Helped Shape PT Research
December 2nd, ...
Bridging Research and Real-World Practice: Stephanie Di Stasi on Pragmatic Trials and Hernia Care
Bridging Research and Real-World Practice: Stephanie Di Stasi on Pragmatic Trials and Hernia ...
How AI Is Set to Transform Physical Therapy: Insights From Edelle Field-Fote
How AI Is Set to Transform Physical Therapy: Insights From Edelle Field-Fote
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Stories
Engaging Carepartners in the Rehabilitation Process Post-Stroke
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) recently awarded the 2021 $100,000 Paris ...
Foundation Scholarship Recipient Looks to Understand Patient Choice and Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Pain
Jason Sharpe, PT, DPT, developed an interest in research while working in an outpatient ...
NIH Awards Grant to Past FPTR-Funding Recipient Studying Gait-Related Trips Post Stroke
Trip-related falls are a concern for patients living post-stroke. Research has helped to ...
FPTR Funding Recipient Reflects on Work in Nervous System Damage and Repair
An Interview With Timothy D. Faw, PT, DPT, PhD, FPTR Funding Recipient
Timothy D. Faw, PT, ...
Learning Beyond Measure: Julie Fritz’s Reflections on Continuing Growth in Research
Learning Beyond Measure: Julie Fritz's Reflections on Continuing Growth in Research
As a ...
FPTR Alum Builds on FPTR Funding to Study Parkinson’s Disease
FPTR Alum Builds on FPTR Funding to Study Parkinson’s Disease
Laurie King, PT, PhD, MCR, was ...
From Blue Hen to Golden Eagle: Jacob Capin’s Journey from Athlete to Investigator
From Blue Hen to Golden Eagle: Jacob Capin’s Journey from Athlete to Investigator
Jacob J. ...
PODS II Scholarship Recipient Defends Dissertation; Accepts Fellowship Position at Hopkins
PODS II Scholarship Recipient Defends Dissertation; Accepts Fellowship Position at Hopkins
In ...
2018 FPTR Pediatric Grant Recipient Studies Cerebral Palsy Interventions in Early Infancy
2018 FPTR Pediatric Grant Recipient Studies Cerebral Palsy Interventions in Early Infancy
As a ...
First-Ever Combined PODS II/NIFTI Awarded to Julia Mazzarella
First-Ever Combined PODS II/NIFTI Awarded to Julia Mazzarella
Early in 2021, the Foundation ...
Video: 2021 PODS I Michelle Rauzi, Shares Thoughts on Research and Funding
Video: 2021 PODS I Michelle Rauzi, Shares Thoughts on Research and Funding
In 2021, the ...
FPTR Grantee Identifying Alternate Treatment Plan for Muscle Stiffness Post Stroke
FPTR Grantee Identifying Alternate Treatment Plan for Muscle Stiffness Post Stroke
Botulinum ...
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