News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Foundation Alumni Publications

“Within-Session Responses to High-Intensity Interval Training in Chronic Stroke,” by Boyne P, Dunning K, Carl D, Gerson M, Khoury J, and Kissela B, was published online in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise on June 27, 2014. Pierce Boyne, PT, DPT, NCS, was awarded a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2014. Kari Dunning, PT, PhD, was awarded a Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant in 2012. Dunning's contributions to this research were supported in part by the Foundation.

“Agreement Between Fiber Optic and Optoelectronic Systems for Quantifying Sagittal Plane Spinal Curvature in Sitting,” by Cloud BA, Zhao KD, Breighner R, Giambini H, and An KN, was published in Gait & Posture (2014;40:369–374). Beth A. Cloud, PT, DPT, was awarded a PODS II scholarship in 2013. Cloud's contributions to this research were supported in part by the Foundation.

“Altered Tibiofemoral Joint Contact Mechanics and Kinematics in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and Episodic Complaints of Joint Instability,” by Farrokhi S, Voycheck CA, Klatt BA, Gustafson JA, Tashman S, and Fitzgerald GK, was published in Clinical Biomechanics (2014;29:629–635). Shawn Farrokhi, PT, DPT, PhD, was awarded PODS I scholarships in 2005 and 2006 and PODS II scholarships in 2008 and 2009. G. Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1995 and 1997 and a Sports Physical Therapy Research Grant in 2000.

“Fostering Interprofessional Teamwork in an Academic Medical Center: Near-Peer Education for Students During Gross Medical Anatomy,” by Shields RK, Pizzimenti MA, Dudley-Javoroski S, and Schwinn DA, was published online in Anatomical Sciences Education on May 28, 2014. Richard K. Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1989 and 1990. Shauna Dudley-Javoroski, PT, PhD, was awarded a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2003, PODS I scholarships in 2005 and 2006, and a PODS II scholarship in 2008.

“From Motor Learning to Physical Therapy and Back Again: The State of the Art and Science of Motor Learning Rehabilitation Research,” by Fisher BE, Morton SM, and Lang CE, was published in The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (2014;38:149–150). Beth E. Fisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1997, a PODS II scholarship in 1998, and a Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant in 2008. Susanne M. Morton, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2001, a PODS II scholarship in 2002, and a Marquette Challenge Research Grant in 2009. Catherine E. Lang, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 1999 and a PODS II scholarship in 2000.

“Skeletal Muscle as a Regulator of the Longevity Protein, Klotho,” by Avin KG, Coen PM, Huang W, Stolz DB, Sowa GA, Dubé JJ, Goodpaster BH, O'Doherty RM, and Ambrosio F, was published in Frontiers in Physiology (2014;5:189). Keith G. Avin, PT, PhD, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarship in 2008, a PODS I scholarship in 2009, and a PODS II scholarship in 2010. Fabrisia Ambrosio, PT, PhD, was awarded a Foundation Research Grant in 2008.

“Hip But Not Thigh Intramuscular Adipose Tissue Is Associated With Poor Balance and Increased Temporal Gait Variability in Older Adults,” by Addison O, Young P, Inacio M, Bair WN, Prettyman MG, Beamer BA, Ryan AS, and Rogers MW, was published in Current Aging Science (2014;7:137–143). Odessa Addison, PT, DPT, PhD, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarship in 2008. Mark W. Rogers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1983 and 1989.

“Control of Reach Extent With the Paretic and Nonparetic Arms After Unilateral Sensorimotor Stroke II: Planning and Adjustments to Control Movement Distance,” by Stewart JC, Gordon J, and Winstein CJ, was published in Experimental Brain Research (2014;232:3431–3443). Jill C. Stewart, PT, PhD, was awarded a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2003 and PODS II scholarships in 2008 and 2009. Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1986 and 1993 and a Clinical Research Network Grant in 2002.

Farewell and Thanks Extended to Outgoing SRC Members

The Foundation for Physical Therapy extends its sincerest thanks in saying farewell to 3 outgoing members of the Scientific Review Committee (SRC): Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD (University of Delaware), Kirsten K. Ness, PT, PhD, MPH (St Jude Children's Research Hospital), and Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, ATC (University of Utah). Hicks served as chair of the SRC for his last year. Hicks, Ness, and Fritz provided invaluable expertise and leadership during a period in which the Foundation experienced an unprecedented surge in funding and application submission activity. Their knowledge, and humor, will be missed during conferences.

Now Accepting Postprofessional Doctoral Scholarship and Fellowship Applications

The Foundation is now accepting applications for the PODS I and II scholarships and the New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI). Be sure to review all materials carefully before beginning your application. The deadline to submit an application is January 21, 2015, noon, EDT. To learn more about these and other Foundation opportunities, please visit http://Foundation4pt.org/apply-for-funding.

Congratulations and Kudos

Foundation alumnus Kristin Archer, PT, DPT, PhD, recently launched a new website focused on the Spine Surgery Recovery (SSR) Programs developed with funding from her 2011 Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant. These programs are designed to decrease pain, increase activity, and improve outcomes after spine surgery. Visit http://www.spine-surgery-recovery.com to learn more!

Carmen Capo-Lugo, PT, MS, PhD, (2011 PODS I), completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Northwestern University. She will continue at Northwestern as a postdoctoral fellow within the Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research program.

Kari Dunning, PT, PhD (2012 Magistro Grant) was featured in a “Focus on Technology” segment on 91.7 WVXU Cincinnati radio discussing her research at the University of Cincinnati using brain stimulation in the stroke population. Listen to Dunning at http://wvxu.org/post/brain-stimulation-seems-be-helping-stroke-victims.

Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1997 Clinical Research Center), recently discussed APTA's new “Choosing Wisely” initiative on NPR.org and why passive physical agents such as heating pads are not as effective as previously thought. Delitto chaired the Choosing Wisely expert member workgroup. Read the full article at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/16/348757697/farewell-heating-pad-physical-therapists-say-it-doesnt-help.

Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD (1992 DTRG) appeared on Fox2now, St Louis, this past spring to discuss low back pain and her currently funded research at Washington University in St Louis. Watch her interview at http://fox2now.com/2014/03/12/wash-u-seeks-participants-for-study-on-low-back-pain/.

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