News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Foundation Announces Recipient of $2.5 Million Center of Excellence Grant

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees is proud to announce a grant of $2.5 million to Brown University to establish the Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) over the next 5 years. CoHSTAR will train physical therapist scientists in health services research to increase and improve the profession's capacity in this area of research. The Center's work will help make health services research an integral part of today's health care discussion.

CoHSTAR will offer this multi-institutional research and training program in conjunction with Boston University and the University of Pittsburgh. Brown University will provide leadership and administration, while all 3 universities will work together with a 3-part focus on analysis of large data sets, rehabilitation outcomes measurement, and implementation science and quality assurance.

The Center will offer postdoctoral fellowships, host visiting scientists, and provide special summer training sessions. According to Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, associate professor of health services, policy, and practice at Brown University and CoHSTAR principal investigator and director, each trainee will be paired with a highly experienced mentoring team from one or more of the institutions, participate in immersive research experiences, and have access to other training activities and courses from 26 pertinent graduate programs at the 3 institutions. In addition, CoHSTAR will fund several high-quality promising pilot studies each year from investigators within and outside the Center. Brown University anticipates launching CoHSTAR in June.

To learn more about CoHSTAR, visit http://www.foundation4pt.org/explore-our-impact/center-of-excellence. CoHSTAR is now accepting applications for postdoctoral fellowship opportunities. Applicants will be screened on a rolling admissions basis. For more information about postdoctoral fellowship opportunities, contact Audrey_kydd{at}brown.edu, or call 401-863-3631.

Recent Publications by Foundation Alumni

“Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Cancer Referred for Outpatient Physical Therapy,” by Alappattu MJ, Coronado RA, Lee D, Bour B, and George SZ, was published in this issue of Physical Therapy (2015;95:526–538). Meryl J. Alappattu, PT, DPT, PhD, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Scholarship in 2008, Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarships in 2010 and 2011, and a PODS II scholarship in 2012. Rogelio A. Coronado, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, was awarded an Orthopaedic Research Grant in 2014. Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2000 and a PODS II scholarship in 2001. Alappattu's contributions to this research were supported in part by the Foundation.

“Grip Force Modulation Characteristics as a Marker for Clinical Disease Progression in Individuals With Parkinson Disease: Case-Control Study,” by Pradhan S, Scherer R, Matsuoka Y, and Kelly VE, was published in the March 2015 issue of Physical Therapy (2015;95:369–379). Sujata Pradhan, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS II scholarship in 2007. Valerie E. Kelly, PT, PhD, was awarded PODS II scholarships in 2001 and 2002.

“Staged Approach for Rehabilitation Classification: Shoulder Disorders (STAR-Shoulder),” by McClure PW and Michener LA, was published online in Physical Therapy on December 11, 2014. Philip W. McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded Doctoral Training Research Grants in 1993 and 1994 and an Orthopaedic Research Grant in 1999. Lori A. Michener, PT, PhD, ATC, SCS, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1997.

“Interrater Reliability of AM-PAC ‘6-Clicks’ Basic Mobility and Daily Activity Short Forms,” by Jette DU, Stilphen M, Ranganathan VK, Passek S, Frost FS, and Jette AM, was published online in Physical Therapy on December 11, 2014. Diane U. Jette, PT, DSc, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1991.

“Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) Performance by Adults 18-85 Years: Normative Values, Reliability, and Responsiveness,” by Bohannon RW, Wang Y, and Gershon RC, was published online in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on October 25, 2014. Richard W. Bohannon, PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1985.

“Consistency in Administration and Response for the Backward Push and Release Test: A Clinical Assessment of Postural Responses,” by Smith BA, Carlson-Kuhta P, and Horak FB, was published online in Physiotherapy Research International on November 28, 2014. Beth A. Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, was awarded a New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) in 2011. Fay B. Horak, PT, PhD, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1989.

“Intrinsic Transient Tracheal Occlusion Training and Myogenic Remodeling of Rodent Parasternal Intercostal Fibers,” by Smith BK, Mathur S, Ye F, Martin A, Truelson SA, Vandenborne K, and Davenport PW, was published in The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development (2014;51:841–854). Barbara K. Smith, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2008 and a PODS II scholarship in 2009.

The Foundation's Annual Gala

Mark your calendars for the Foundation's annual Gala. Join us for an exciting evening of dinner and dancing on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at National Harbor, Maryland, during APTA's NEXT Conference & Exposition. Visit Foundation4PT.org for more information.

Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 Foundation Service Awards who will be honored at the event:

Premier Partner in Research Award

Neurology Section, APTA

Charles M. Magistro Distinguished Service Award

Robert C. Bartlett, PT, MA, FAPTA

Spirit of Philanthropy Award

Lansdale and Gladys Clagett (posthumously)

Bartlett Trustee Recognition Service Award

William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, and Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT, FAPTA

Miami-Marquette Challenge: “The List” Grows

The 27th annual Marquette Challenge is well underway. To view the list of participating schools, visit http://www.foundation4pt.org/ways-to-give/miami-marquette-challenge/2014-15-participating-schools. If your school is not listed, please donate online today at https://8928.thankyou4caring.org/marquettechallenge to be sure your program is a part of this annual tradition. The deadline for all Challenge donations is April 16, 2015.

Now Accepting Nominations to Join the Scientific Review Committee

The Foundation for Physical Therapy is currently accepting nominations to serve on the Scientific Review Committee. This all-volunteer committee is vital to the award of over 20 scholarships, fellowships, and grants each year. If you know of an individual who could serve as an application reviewer, or if you have an interest in volunteering yourself, email info{at}foundation4pt.org for the selection criteria and more information.

Alumni Shoutouts

Bahar Shahidi, PT, DPT, PhD (2011 Kendall Scholarship, 2012 PODS I, 2013 PODS II), completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Eric Anson, PT, PhD (2008 Kendall Scholarship, 2010 PODS I, 2013 PODS II), completed his PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland.

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