News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Foundation Alumni Publications

“A Three-Compartment Muscle Fatigue Model Accurately Predicts Joint-Specific Maximum Endurance Times for Sustained Isometric Tasks,” by Frey-Law LA, Looft JM, and Heitsman J, was published online in the Journal of Biomechanics on May 9, 2012. Laura A. Frey-Law, PT, PhD, was awarded a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2000, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2001, and a PODS II scholarship in 2002.

“Tibiofemoral and Patellofemoral Mechanics Are Altered at Small Knee Flexion Angles in People With Patellofemoral Pain,” by Salsich GB and Perman WH, was published online in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine on May 9, 2012. Gretchen B. Salsich, PT, PhD, was awarded a New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) in 1999.

“Early Complexity Supports Development of Motor Behaviors in the First Months of Life,” by Dusing SC, Thacker LR, Stergiou N, and Galloway JC, was published online in Developmental Psychobiology on May 9, 2012. Stacey C. Dusing, PT, PhD, was awarded a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2002 and a PODS II scholarship in 2005.

“Improvements in Balance in Older Adults Engaged in a Specialized Home Care Falls Prevention Program,” by Whitney SL, Marchetti GF, Ellis JL, and Otis L, was published online in the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy on May 8, 2012. Susan L. Whitney, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1989.

“Quadriceps Muscle Weakness, Activation Deficits, and Fatigue With Parkinson Disease,” by Stevens-Lapsley J, Kluger BM, and Schenkman M, was published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair (2012;26:533–541). Jennifer E. Stevens-Lapsley, PT, MPT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2000, a PODS II scholarship at 2001, and a Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge Research Grant in 2007. Margaret L. Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1990 and a Orthopaedic Section Research Grant in 2001.

“Rehabilitation and Parkinson's Disease,” by Earhart GM, Ellis T, Nieuwboer A, and Dibble LE, was published online in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease on April 5, 2012. Gammon M. Earhart, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS II scholarship in 1999. Leland E. Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, was awarded a Geriatric Section Research Grant in 2004.

Foundation Announces Winning Schools of Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge

The Foundation announced the winners of the Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge at its annual gala on June 7 in Tampa, Florida. Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students from 65 schools across the country raised $240,201 to support physical therapy research. In 24 years, the Challenge has raised more than $2,000,000 to benefit the Foundation.

Congratulations to the winners of the Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge:

• 1st Place: University of Pittsburgh ($50,000)

• 2nd Place: Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,288.18)

• 3rd Place: Sacred Heart University ($13,822.60).

The Foundation would also like to recognize the Marquette University students for their financial commitment to the Challenge in donating $20,000.

Award of Excellence (donating $10,000 or more): The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Award of Merit (donating $6,000 or more): Mayo School of Health Sciences, New York University, Quinnipiac University, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, and University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Honorable Mention (donating $3,000 or more): Arcadia University, Boston University, Creighton University, Emory University, Indiana University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science–Worcester, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Midwestern University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Somerset Community College, UMDNJ and Rutgers–Camden, University of Colorado–Denver, University of Delaware, University of Iowa, University of Miami, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, University of St Augustine, and Washington University in St Louis.

Special Awards:

• Most Successful Newcomer: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Health Science–Worcester

• Biggest Stretch School: Quinnipiac University

• Most Successful PTA School: Somerset Community College.

We'd also like to thank the rest of the participating schools:

A.T. Still University, Clarkson University, Cleveland State, Concordia University Wisconsin, Daemen College, Elon University, George Washington University, Governors State University, Hardin-Simmons University, Jefferson Community & Technical College, Long Island University, Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport, Marymount University, Nazareth College of Rochester, Ohio University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Simmons College, St Ambrose University, Temple University, Texas Woman's University–Houston, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Evansville, University of Findlay, University of Hartford, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Saint Francis, University of South Dakota, University of Southern California, University of the Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Walsh University, Western University of Health Science, Wichita State University, and Youngstown State University.

The 2012–2013 Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge kicks off at the National Student Conclave in Arlington, Virginia, on November 2, 2012.

Foundation Alumni Honored at PT 2012

Congratulations to the Foundation alumni named as 2012 Catherine Worthingham Fellows of APTA. The FAPTA designation is the highest honor among APTA's membership categories and is given to physical therapist members of the association whose contributions to the physical therapy profession through leadership, influence, and achievements have demonstrated frequent and sustained efforts to advance the profession.

The Foundation alumni 2012 Fellows include:

• Janet L. Gwyer, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1980 Doctoral Training Research Grant [DTRG])

• Ellen Hillegass, PT, EdD, CCS, FAACVPR, FAPTA (1995 DTRG)

• Wayne A. Stuberg, PT, PhD, PCS, FAPTA (1987 DTRG, 2003 Pediatric Research Grant)

• Rita Wong, PT, EdD, FAPTA (1988 DTRG).

Congratulations to the Foundation alumni who received other awards at APTA's annual conference.

• Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD (1994 DTRG)—Chattanooga Research Award

• Kathryn E. Roach, PT, PhD (1987, 1994 DTRG)—Chattanooga Research Award

• Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, SCS, FAPTA (1988, 1991 DTRG)—Helen J. Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature

• Allison Hyngstrom, PT, PhD (2003 PODS I, 2004 PODS II)—Eugene Michels New Investigator Award

• Robert Palisano, PT, ScD, FAPTA (1984 DTRG)—Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy.

Congratulations and Kudos

Keith Avin, PT, PhD (2008 Kendall Doctoral Scholarship, 2009 PODS I, 2010 PODS II) received his post-professional doctoral degree in May from the University of Iowa after successfully defending his dissertation. His training will continue at the University of Pittsburgh through a T32 post-doctoral training award.

Andrew Littmann, PT, PhD (2006 Kendall, 2007, 2008 PODS I, 2009 PODS II) successfully defended his dissertation and graduated from the University of Iowa in May. Dr. Littmann will be joining the faculty at Regis University in Denver, Colorado.

Jonathan Dropkin, PT, ScD (2010 PODS II), successfully defended his dissertation and received his post-professional doctoral degree in May from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

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