March 2026 — The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is pleased to welcome Fabrication Enterprises Inc. (FEI) as a Bronze Partner in Research, supporting our mission to fund physical therapy research and develop researchers to optimize the health of society. FEI’s partnership reflects a shared commitment to evidence-based practice and recognizes the critical role research plays in advancing the physical therapy profession.
“Support from industry leaders like Fabrication Enterprises Inc. helps ensure continued support of physical therapy research. Their commitment underscores the importance of evidence-based innovation in improving patient outcomes and advancing the profession.”
— Rebecca Craik, PT, PhD, FAPTA; President, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Board of Trustees
Fabrication Enterprises Inc. (FEI) is a manufacturer and master distributor of key brands used in the physical therapy space. FEI offers a broad portfolio of trusted rehabilitation and wellness brands designed to support evidence-based practice and active, healthy living. Some brands FEI manufactures include CanDo, TheraPutty, Baseline, and Digi-Flex, and FEI also serves as the exclusive distributor for Airex.
Among Fabrication Enterprises’ flagship brands is CanDo® Exercise Products, a widely used line of resistance bands, tubing, hand exercisers, and strengthening tools designed to support rehabilitation, recovery, and conditioning. CanDo® products are used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and functional movement across a wide range of patient populations, from early rehabilitation to advanced performance training.
“At Fabrication Enterprises, we believe that research is essential to driving innovation and supporting clinicians in delivering the highest quality care. We are consistently trying to better the products we see in the marketplace, including our own. The most difficult aspect is educating markets about the new and exciting products we develop in-house or promote through other manufacturers. Partnering with the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research reflects our long-standing commitment to advancing rehabilitation and promoting active, healthy living.”— Jason Drucker, SVP of Sales and Marketing, Fabrication Enterprises Inc.
With a focus on product quality, availability, and reliable distribution, Fabrication Enterprises Inc. is dedicated to making effective rehabilitation tools accessible to clinicians and patients alike. Their support of the Foundation’s mission highlights a shared understanding of how research fuels innovation, strengthens clinical practice, and improves lives.
Supporters of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research who are interested in learning more about Fabrication Enterprises Inc.’s brands and products are encouraged to connect with the FEI team via its website.
About Fabrication Enterprises Inc.
Founded in 1974, Fabrication Enterprises Inc. (FEI) is a manufacturer, importer, and master distributor of products for physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care, athletic training, and home care. Serving hospitals, clinics, professionals, and patients worldwide, FEI offers a broad portfolio of trusted rehabilitation and wellness brands designed to support evidence-based practice and active, healthy living. Learn more at https://www.fab-ent.com/
About the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research funds physical therapy research and develops researchers to optimize movement and health. Celebrating more than 45 years as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation has funded more than $24 million in research grants, scholarships, and fellowships. The Foundation is APTA’s research funding organization and the only national nonprofit dedicated to funding physical therapy research.
Please note: Contributions from Partners in Research provide general support for the Foundation’s mission and operations. They do not fund specific research and the Foundation does not endorse any specific products or services.