News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Foundation Alumni Publications

“Person-Specific Changes in Motor Performance Accompany Upper Extremity Functional Gains After Stroke,” by DeJong SL, Birkenmeier RL, and Lang CE, was published in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics (2012;28:304–316). Stacey L. DeJong, PT, PhD, PCS, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Scholarship in 2007, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2008, a PODS II scholarship in 2010, and a New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) in 2012. Catherine E. Lang, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 1999 and a PODS II scholarship in 2000. DeJong's contribution to this research was supported in part by the Foundation.

“Mirror Gait Retraining for the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain in Female Runners,” by Willy RW, Scholz JP, and Davis IS, was published online in Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) on August 20, 2012. Richard W. Willy, PT, PhD, OCS, was awarded PODS I scholarships in 2008 and 2009 and a PODS II scholarship in 2010. Irene S. Davis, PT, PhD, FACSM, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1987 and 1993. Willy's contribution to this research was supported in part by the Foundation.

“Experimental Pain Inhibits Infraspinatus Activation During Isometric External Rotation,” by Stackhouse SK, Eisennagel A, Eisennagel J, Lenker H, Sweitzer BA, and McClure PW, was published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery on August 30, 2012. Scott K. Stackhouse, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2000 and a Georgia State–Marquette Research Grant in 2010. Philip W. McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1993 and 1994 and a Foundation Research Grant in 1999.

“Factors Influencing Dynamic Prioritization During Dual-Task Walking in Healthy Young Adults,” by Kelly VE, Eusterbrock AJ, and Shumway-Cook A, was published online in Gait & Posture on August 30, 2012. Valerie E. Kelly, PT, PhD, was awarded PODS II scholarships in 2001 and 2002. Anne Shumway-Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1980, 1995, and 1996.

“Amount and Focus of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy,” by Palisano RJ, Begnoche DM, Chiarello LA, Bartlett DJ, McCoy SW, and Chang HJ, was published online in Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics on September 7, 2012. Robert J. Palisano, PT, ScD, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1984. Lisa A. Chiarello, PT, PhD, PCS, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1990.

“The Scapular Assistance Test Results in Changes in Scapular Position and Subacromial Space But Not Rotator Cuff Strength in Subacromial Impingement,” by Seitz AL, McClure PW, Finucane S, Ketchum JM, Walsworth MK, Boardman ND, and Michener LA, was published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (2012;42:400–412). Amee L. Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Scholarship in 2007 and a PODS I scholarship in 2008. Philip W. McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1993 and 1994 and a Foundation Research Grant in 1999. Sheryl Finucane, PT, PhD, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1989.

“Scapula and Humeral Movement Patterns and Their Relationship With Pain: A Preliminary Investigation,” by Hardwick DD and Lang CE, was published in the International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation (2011;18:210–220). Dustin D. Hardwick, PT, DPT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2007. Catherine E. Lang, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 1999 and a PODS II scholarship in 2000.

Foundation Awards $300,000 High-Impact Research Grant

The Foundation for Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that the $300,000 high-impact research grant on the influence of physical therapy referral characteristics and practices on quality, cost effectiveness, and utilization patterns has been awarded to Jean Mitchell, PhD, of Georgetown University. To read more about Dr Mitchell's study, read the full press release on our website: Foundation4PT.org.

Accepting Postprofessional Doctoral Scholarship and Fellowship Applications

The Foundation is now accepting applications for the PODS I and II scholarships and NIFTI. Be sure to review all materials carefully before beginning your application. The deadline to submit an application is January 16, 2012, 12:00 pm, ET. To learn more about these and other Foundation opportunities, please visit: Foundation4pt.org/apply-for-funding.

Your Students Can Support Research, Too

The annual Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge is a student-led effort that supports physical therapy research. Since 1989, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students from across the country have raised more than $2.3 million to support the Foundation.

The 2011 Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge supported the $40,000 research grant awarded to Jill Heathcock, MPT, PhD, of Ohio State University, for her project, “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children With Hemiparesis.” Heathcock was able to thank all participating schools in the Challenge for the opportunities their efforts provide during a videotaped presentation at National Student Conclave. The Challenge also supported the 2012 PODS II scholarship awarded to Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, NCS, of the University of Florida.

The 2013 Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge is gearing up for action now—this year marks a special year for the Challenge as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this successful fundraising initiative. Help us celebrate and make an impact on the profession and ask your school to participate today! For more information, visit the Foundation's website: Foundation4PT.org/Challenge.

Congratulations

Meryl Alappattu, PT, DPT (recipient of Florence P. Kendall Scholarship in 2009, PODS I in 2010–2011, and PODS II in 2012), was recently selected to present her poster titled, “The Relationship Between Fear of Pain and Pain Sensitivity: Translation of Experimental Findings to a Clinical Case,” at the 14th World Congress on Pain in Milan by the International Association for the Study of Pain. Her contribution to this research was supported in part by the Foundation. Congratulations, Dr Alappattu.

Meg Sions, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS (recipient of PODS I in 2010 and PODS II in 2011) successfully defended her dissertation and graduated in August from the University of Delaware. She will continue her post-doctoral training at the University. Congratulations, Dr Sions.

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