40 year anniversary
In 2019, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research celebrated a milestone anniversary built on the vision and work of advocates for the profession. It would not have been possible without you.
A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
PAUL A. ROCKAR, JR., PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA
President, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
40 Years of our mission
In 2019, we gathered in Chicago to celebrate the milestone of our 40th anniversary. Together, we recognized 4 decades of leaders who saw the need for research and acted. Such gatherings now seem like a lifetime ago as we face very different times.
Like many, I have benefited for many years -- as a practitioner and educator -- from physical therapy research and so have our patients. Research has made us better equipped to help those who are now in dire need and those struggling to rebuild their health and mobility in this crisis.
In this year’s annual report, we would like to pause a moment to highlight the emerging investigators who give us hope for the future. We believe that Foundation funding will continue to bring light to the profession and sow the seeds for research and advancements for many years to come.
We also recognize that many in our community are facing unprecedented challenges. Our thoughts are with those who are finding their way through the loss and change of this era.
May you have good health and hope,
Like many, I have benefited for many years -- as a practitioner and educator -- from physical therapy research and so have our patients. Research has made us better equipped to help those who are now in dire need and those struggling to rebuild their health and mobility in this crisis.
In this year’s annual report, we would like to pause a moment to highlight the emerging investigators who give us hope for the future. We believe that Foundation funding will continue to bring light to the profession and sow the seeds for research and advancements for many years to come.
We also recognize that many in our community are facing unprecedented challenges. Our thoughts are with those who are finding their way through the loss and change of this era.
May you have good health and hope,
OUR YEAR
Beginnings and Endings in 2019
This past year marked a milestone in more ways than one. In addition to celebrating 4 decades of making the profession stronger, the Foundation for Physical Therapy became the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Although this change is a symbolic new chapter in the organization's growth, FPTR's mission will remain the same. We fund research and develop researchers to optimize movement and health.
NEW NAME... SAME MISSION
In 2019, we became the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Research was always the core of our identity. Now it's part of our name. FPTR adopted a new logo and website in conjunction with this change.
40th ANNIVERSARY PT PARTY
Our community helped send off our final PT Party in style at the 40th anniversary PT Party held during APTA NEXT in Chicago. PT Pintcast’s Jimmy McKay emcee'd and donors raised $40,000 for research on site.
Our 2019 FUNDING
2019 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
Scholarships and Fellowships
In 2019, we awarded $310,000 in scholarships and fellowship funds.
FPTR awards PODS I Scholarships of $7,500 each year to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have completed at least two full semesters or three full quarters of their coursework toward a postprofessional doctoral degree. PODS II Scholarships of up to $15,000 each are also awarded annually to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have been formally admitted to postprofessional doctoral candidacy. The NIFTI supports postprofessional, doctorally prepared physical therapists as they begin their research careers.
OUR 2019 RESEARCH GRANTS
Smita Rao, PT, PhD
$240,000 Goergeny High Impact Research Grant
“Targeting hyaluronan accumulation through exercise in T2DM”
Saurabh Mehta, PT, MSc, PhD
$40,000 VCU-Marquette Challenge Research Grant
“A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Implementation and Outcomes of GLA:D Program in West Virginians Suffering from the Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
Aliza Rudavsky, DPT, PhD
$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant
“Concurrent Validity of Novel Transabdominal Pelvic Floor Ultrasound during Glottis Tasks”
Alyssa LaForme Fiss, MPT, PhD
$40,000 Pediatric Research Grant
“Estimation of Intervention Effectiveness to Improve Adaptive Behavior in Infants With Cerebral Palsy”
Cristine Agresta, MPT, PhD
$100,000 Magistro Family Foundation Grant
“The Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction to Increase Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial”
Jason Falvey, DPT, PhD
$40,000 Health Services Research Pipeline Grant
“Impact of Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery and Readmissions for Older ICU Survivors”
2019 New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI)
The NIFTI supports postprofessional, doctorally prepared physical therapists as they begin their research careers.
Brian Loyd, PT, DPT, PhD
The $100,000 NIFTI was awarded to Brian A. Loyd, PT, DPT, PhD of the University of Utah. His fellowship will include research training entitled “Distinguishing Community-Based Performance from Laboratory and Clinical Assessments of Gaze and Postural Stability in Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.”
Emma H. Beisheim, PT, DPT, MS
University of Delaware, supported by a gift from the NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc.
Jesse L. Kowalski, PT, DPT
University of Minnesota, recipient of the Viva J. Erickson Award, funded by the Viva J. Erickson Fund
Cherie V. LeDoux, PT, DPT
University of Colorado Denver, recipient of the Pitt-Marquette Challenge Award, funded by the annual Marquette Challenge
Joseph Lesnak, PT, DPT,
University of Iowa, recipient of the Patricia Leahy Award, funded by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Endowment Fund
Dana Mathews, PT, DPT, MS
University of Delaware, supported by a gift from the NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc.
Julia E. Mazzarella, PT, DPT
The Ohio State University, recipient of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Award funded by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Fund
Patrick McCue, PT, DPT
University of Iowa, recipient of the Florence Kendall Award, funded by the Florence Kendall Fund
Kimmery G. Migel, PT, DPT
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, funded by the Rhomberger Fund
Sarah M. Schwab, PT, DPT
University of Cincinnati, funded by the APTA Scholarship Fund
Kimberly S. Scott, PT, DPT
The Ohio State University, supported by a gift from the NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc.
Julie Stutzbach, PT, DPT
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, supported by a gift from the NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc.
Cristin M. Zwolski, PT, DPT
The Ohio State University, funded by the Rhomberger Fund
Rachael L. Bican, PT, DPT
The Ohio State University, recipient of the Bella May Award, funded by the Bella J. May Scholarship Fund
Tara Dickson, PT, DPT
UT Southwestern Medical Center, recipient of the Academy of Physical Therapy Education Award, supported by the Academy of Physical Therapy Education Fund and Mildred Wood Fund
Margaret French, PT, DPT
University of Delaware, funded by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Fund
Craig C. Kage, PT, DPT
University of Minnesota, recipient of the Karen St. John Award, supported by a gift from the St. John Family Foundation
Anne E. Palermo, PT, DPT
University of Miami, recipient of the Mary Lou Barnes Award, funded by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Endowment Fund.
Jordyn Rice, PT, DPT
University of Miami, funded by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Fund
Richard S. Severin, PT, DPT
The University of Illinois Chicago, funded by the APTA Scholarship Fund
Jason Sharpe, PT, DPT
University of Utah, funded by the APTA Scholarship Fund
Students Give Forward
2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge raises $266,019 for physical therapy research
Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students from more than 150 schools joined forces to raise $266,019 for physical therapy research. Now in its 31st year, the annual Marquette Challenge is a student-led fundraiser to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Students hold hundreds of events and fundraisers to give forward to their future profession.
The top 3 fundraising schools for the 2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge were Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Delaware. Marquette University students also raised $25,000. The top fundraising school earns naming rights as the cohost for the next year's challenge.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Earns Naming rights
Student coordinators met with Eric Anson, PT, MPT, PhD, the recipient of the $40,000 Pitt-Marquette Research Grant, at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.
Center on Health Services Training and research (CoHSTAR)
In 2019, FPTR extended funding for the one-of-its-kind multi-institutional center
Established in 2015 with a lead donation from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and gifts from more than 150 generous donors, CoHSTAR is yielding remarkable results. CoHSTAR fellows have authored nearly 100 research publications and presented more than 120 abstracts. CoHSTAR has also funded 14 pilot studies. Additionally, CoHSTAR's implementation science institutes convene leaders in the field.
CoHSTAR's postdoctoral and faculty fellowships bridge the gap between PhD completion and successful indendent investigators.
Trustee Terry Brown discusses the importance of health services research in payment and in practice.
OUR FINANCIALS
FRANCIS WELK, PT, DPT, MED
Treasurer
Thanks to donors like you and careful stewardship, we were able to continue making the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research stronger in 2020. For a complete financial statement, follow the link below.
In 2019, we awarded $620,000 in research grants and $310,000 in scholarships and fellowships.
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
OUR DONORS
Marsha E Melnick
FPTR DONOR
Steve and Lois Wolf
FPTR LEGACY SOCIETY
Barbara Connolly
FPTR IRA DONOR
THANK YOU
FPTR LEGACY SOCIETY
The Foundation’s Legacy Society is a group of supporters who have left FPTR in their will or made estate plans that include a future gift.
Anonymous (12)
John and Rhonda Barr
Nancy and Fred Byl
Susan C. Clinton
Kent and Merle Culley
Pamela A. Duffy
Jill A. Floberg
Marilyn Gerhard
Roger A. Herr
Bette C. Horstman
Loretta Knutson and Gary Soderberg
Irene R. McEwen
James and Ardis McKillip
Susan L. Michlovitz
Marilyn Moffat
Jacqueline Montgomery
Janet M. Peterson
Dorothy Pinkston
Paul and Judith Rockar
Randy Roesch
Katherine A. Stemm
Brad A. Thuringer
Pat A. Traynor
Michael Weinper
Francis J. Welk
Steven and Lois Wolf
John and Rhonda Barr
Nancy and Fred Byl
Susan C. Clinton
Kent and Merle Culley
Pamela A. Duffy
Jill A. Floberg
Marilyn Gerhard
Roger A. Herr
Bette C. Horstman
Loretta Knutson and Gary Soderberg
Irene R. McEwen
James and Ardis McKillip
Susan L. Michlovitz
Marilyn Moffat
Jacqueline Montgomery
Janet M. Peterson
Dorothy Pinkston
Paul and Judith Rockar
Randy Roesch
Katherine A. Stemm
Brad A. Thuringer
Pat A. Traynor
Michael Weinper
Francis J. Welk
Steven and Lois Wolf
MAGISTRO SOCIETY
The Magistro Society is FPTR's way to acknowledge couples or individuals whose combined personal, or cumulative giving has reached $5,000 or more
The John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Foundation
Nancy and Fred Byl
John and Amy Childs
Barbara H. Connolly
Rebecca L. Craik
W. James Downs, Jr.
Neva F. Greenwald
A. Joy Huss†
Magistro Family Foundation
Marilyn Moffat
NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc
Stanley Paris and Catherine E. Patla
St. John Family Foundation
Steven H. Tepper and Linda Paferi
Patricia A. Traynor
Beth Whitehead
Nancy and Fred Byl
John and Amy Childs
Barbara H. Connolly
Rebecca L. Craik
W. James Downs, Jr.
Neva F. Greenwald
A. Joy Huss†
Magistro Family Foundation
Marilyn Moffat
NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc
Stanley Paris and Catherine E. Patla
St. John Family Foundation
Steven H. Tepper and Linda Paferi
Patricia A. Traynor
Beth Whitehead
Our DONORS
$500,000+
Academy of Physical Therapy Education, Inc.
American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
$50,000 - $99,999
A. Joy Huss†
NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc
NY Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc
$25,000 - $49,999
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Neva F. Greenwald
Magistro Family Foundation
Marquette University
PhysicalTherapy.com
Steven H. Tepper and Linda Paferi
Virginia Commonwealth University
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Neva F. Greenwald
Magistro Family Foundation
Marquette University
PhysicalTherapy.com
Steven H. Tepper and Linda Paferi
Virginia Commonwealth University
$10,000 - $24,999
Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
The John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Foundation
California Physical Therapy Association
California Physical Therapy Fund
W. James Downs, Jr.
Fox Rehabilitation
HPSO/CNA
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
The John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Foundation
California Physical Therapy Association
California Physical Therapy Fund
W. James Downs, Jr.
Fox Rehabilitation
HPSO/CNA
$10,000 - $24,999
Marilyn Moffat
New York University
Oregon Physical Therapy Association
Sacred Heart University
St. John Family Foundation
Tri W-G, Inc.
University of Delaware
University of Miami
University of Pittsburgh
New York University
Oregon Physical Therapy Association
Sacred Heart University
St. John Family Foundation
Tri W-G, Inc.
University of Delaware
University of Miami
University of Pittsburgh
$5,000 - $9,999
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
Boston University
Nancy and Fred Byl
John and Amy Childs
Barbara H. Connolly
Rebecca L. Craik
Emory University
Florida Physical Therapy Association
Northwestern University
Boston University
Nancy and Fred Byl
John and Amy Childs
Barbara H. Connolly
Rebecca L. Craik
Emory University
Florida Physical Therapy Association
Northwestern University
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
The Ohio State University
Private Practice Section
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
Patricia A. Traynor
The University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Beth Whitehead
The Ohio State University
Private Practice Section
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
Patricia A. Traynor
The University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Beth Whitehead
$1,000 - $4,999
Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Steven W. Allred
Stephen E. Anderson
Arcadia University
Armedica Manufacturing Corporation
Robert E. Ayers
Claire E. Beekman
Andrea L. Behrman
Laurence N. Benz
Stuart A. Binder-Macleod
Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.
Joanell A. Bohmert
Bill and Jill Boissonnault
Drew G. Bossen
David A. Brown
Terence C. Brown
Suzann K. Campbell
Casamba
Cedaron Medical, Inc.
Monica A. Chase
Steven B. Chesbro
Maryann F. Clark
Lynn A. Colby
Carolyn A. Crutchfield
Mark S. De Carlo
Anthony and Ronna Delitto
Destination DC
Thomas DiAngelis and Jeanine Gunn
Joseph M. Donnelly
Sharon L. Dunn
East Tennessee State University
David M. Esack
Evidence in Motion, LLC
Joe and Edie Farrell
Duane† and Sandie Fast
Helene and Tim Fearon
Martha J. Ferretti
Edelle C. Field-Fote
Mark A. Figueroa
Bridgit A. Finley
Timothy W. and Susan C. Flynn
Julie M. Fritz
Jody S. Frost
John A. Gallucci
GEICO Direct
The George Washington University
Marilyn Gerhard
Julie Getz
JoAnne K. Gronley
Ann C. Grove
Marc Guillet
Lisa Haas
Laurita M. Hack and John C. Hershey
Renee M. Halfhill
Mary Jane Harris
Robert G. Hauge
Connie D. Hauser
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Steven W. Allred
Stephen E. Anderson
Arcadia University
Armedica Manufacturing Corporation
Robert E. Ayers
Claire E. Beekman
Andrea L. Behrman
Laurence N. Benz
Stuart A. Binder-Macleod
Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.
Joanell A. Bohmert
Bill and Jill Boissonnault
Drew G. Bossen
David A. Brown
Terence C. Brown
Suzann K. Campbell
Casamba
Cedaron Medical, Inc.
Monica A. Chase
Steven B. Chesbro
Maryann F. Clark
Lynn A. Colby
Carolyn A. Crutchfield
Mark S. De Carlo
Anthony and Ronna Delitto
Destination DC
Thomas DiAngelis and Jeanine Gunn
Joseph M. Donnelly
Sharon L. Dunn
East Tennessee State University
David M. Esack
Evidence in Motion, LLC
Joe and Edie Farrell
Duane† and Sandie Fast
Helene and Tim Fearon
Martha J. Ferretti
Edelle C. Field-Fote
Mark A. Figueroa
Bridgit A. Finley
Timothy W. and Susan C. Flynn
Julie M. Fritz
Jody S. Frost
John A. Gallucci
GEICO Direct
The George Washington University
Marilyn Gerhard
Julie Getz
JoAnne K. Gronley
Ann C. Grove
Marc Guillet
Lisa Haas
Laurita M. Hack and John C. Hershey
Renee M. Halfhill
Mary Jane Harris
Robert G. Hauge
Connie D. Hauser
$1,000 - $4,999
Michael P. Herbert
Susan J. Herdman
Roger A. Herr
Dwayne Hofstatter
Justin A. Hoover
Bette C. Horstman
Matthew and Nanette Hyland
Indiana University
Infant Motor Performance Scales, LLC
James and Patricia Irrgang
Heather R. Jennings
Gail M. Jensen
Alan M. Jette
Dianne and Darl Jewell
Kitsap Physical Therapy & Sports Clinics
Brian B. Lambert
Carole B. Lewis
Wen K. Ling
Kathleen K. Mairella
Charles L. Martin, Jr. and Carol Martin
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Brian McCluskey
Peter J. McMenamin
MCPHS University
Lori and Matthew K. Walsworth
Susan L. Michlovitz
Midwestern University - Downers Grove
John and Joyce Miller
Justin Moore
Sheila K. Nicholson†
Arthur J. Nitz
Terrence M. Nordstrom
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association
Jeffrey Ostrowski
Shreedevi K. Pandya
Parker Laboratories
Anne Pascasio
Carolynn Patten
Janet M. Peterson
Stuart H. Platt
Private Practice Special Interest Group- Washington
Elizabeth J. Protas
William S. Quillen
Richard W. Rausch
Nancy B. Reese
Regis University
Linda J. Resnik
Michael R. Riley
Jeffery R. Robinson
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
Paul and Judith Rockar
Donna J. Rodriguez
Jeff W. Ryg
Shirley A. Sahrmann
Saint Louis University
Lisa K. Saladin
Timothy M. Schell
Sheila M. Schindler-Ivens
Beverly J. Schmoll
Cynthia K. Scott
Section on Research - APTA
Section on Women's Health - APTA
Timothy Sell
Mary S. Shall
Shenandoah University
Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Somerset Community College
SPEAR Physical Therapy, NYC
Neil I. Spielholz
Team Rehabililtation Services, LLC
Deydre S. Teyhen
Thomas Jefferson University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Central Arkansas
The University of Iowa
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
University of Washington
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Utica College
Mark L. Valente
John G. Wallace, Jr.
Michael Weinper
Francis J. Welk
Western University of Health Sciences
William Carey University
Steven and Lois Wolf
Wyoming Physical Therapy Association
Youngstown State University
Joan M. Yue
Louise D. Yurko
Susan J. Herdman
Roger A. Herr
Dwayne Hofstatter
Justin A. Hoover
Bette C. Horstman
Matthew and Nanette Hyland
Indiana University
Infant Motor Performance Scales, LLC
James and Patricia Irrgang
Heather R. Jennings
Gail M. Jensen
Alan M. Jette
Dianne and Darl Jewell
Kitsap Physical Therapy & Sports Clinics
Brian B. Lambert
Carole B. Lewis
Wen K. Ling
Kathleen K. Mairella
Charles L. Martin, Jr. and Carol Martin
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Brian McCluskey
Peter J. McMenamin
MCPHS University
Lori and Matthew K. Walsworth
Susan L. Michlovitz
Midwestern University - Downers Grove
John and Joyce Miller
Justin Moore
Sheila K. Nicholson†
Arthur J. Nitz
Terrence M. Nordstrom
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association
Jeffrey Ostrowski
Shreedevi K. Pandya
Parker Laboratories
Anne Pascasio
Carolynn Patten
Janet M. Peterson
Stuart H. Platt
Private Practice Special Interest Group- Washington
Elizabeth J. Protas
William S. Quillen
Richard W. Rausch
Nancy B. Reese
Regis University
Linda J. Resnik
Michael R. Riley
Jeffery R. Robinson
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
Paul and Judith Rockar
Donna J. Rodriguez
Jeff W. Ryg
Shirley A. Sahrmann
Saint Louis University
Lisa K. Saladin
Timothy M. Schell
Sheila M. Schindler-Ivens
Beverly J. Schmoll
Cynthia K. Scott
Section on Research - APTA
Section on Women's Health - APTA
Timothy Sell
Mary S. Shall
Shenandoah University
Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Somerset Community College
SPEAR Physical Therapy, NYC
Neil I. Spielholz
Team Rehabililtation Services, LLC
Deydre S. Teyhen
Thomas Jefferson University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Central Arkansas
The University of Iowa
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
University of Washington
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Utica College
Mark L. Valente
John G. Wallace, Jr.
Michael Weinper
Francis J. Welk
Western University of Health Sciences
William Carey University
Steven and Lois Wolf
Wyoming Physical Therapy Association
Youngstown State University
Joan M. Yue
Louise D. Yurko
Charles L. Martin, Jr., MBA, CAE, CIA
Robert C. Bartlett Trustee Recognition Service Award
Laurence N. Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP
Robert C. Bartlett Trustee Recognition Service Award
Michael J. Mueller, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Robert C. Bartlett Trustee Recognition Service Award
New York Physical Therapy Association
Premier Partner in Research Award
Magdalen and Emil Goergeny (posthumously)
Spirit of Philanthropy Award
