News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Recent Publications by Foundation Alumni

“Management of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Clinical Guidance Statement From the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association,” by Avin KG, Hanke TA, Kirk-Sanchez N, McDonough CM, Shubert TE, Hardage J, and Hartley G, is published in this issue of Physical Therapy (2015;95:815–834). Keith G. Avin, PT, PhD, was awarded a Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarship in 2008, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2009, and a PODS II scholarship in 2010. Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS II scholarship in 2000 and a Marquette Challenge Research Grant in 2003.

“Safety and Feasibility of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Hemiparesis: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study,” by Gillick BT, Feyma T, Menk J, Krach LE, Usset M, Vaith A, Wood TJ, and Worthington R, was published in the March 2015 issue Physical Therapy (2015;95:337–349). Bernadette T. Gillick, PT, MSPT, PhD, was awarded PODS II scholarships in 2009 and 2010 and a Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant in 2014.

“A Case-Control Study of the Effectiveness of Tissue Plasminogen Activator on 6 Month Patients—Reported Outcomes and Health Care Utilization,” by Lang CE, Bland MD, Cheng N, Corbetta M, and Lee JM, was published in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases (2014;23:2914–2919). Catherine E. Lang, PT, PhD, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 1999 and a PODS II scholarship in 2000.

“Influence of Step Length and Landing Pattern on Patellofemoral Joint Kinetics During Running,” by Willson JD, Ratcliff OM, Meardon SA, and Willy RW, was published online in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports on January 14, 2015. John D. Willson, PT, PhD, was awarded PODS I scholarships in 2004 and 2005 and a PODS II scholarship in 2006. Richard W. Willy, PT, PhD, OCS, was awarded PODS I scholarships in 2008 and 2009 and a PODS II scholarship in 2010.

Alumni in the News

A recent study led by Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2002 Orthopaedic Research Grant), examining the cost-effectiveness of physical therapy for low back pain compared with MRI, was featured on the Washington Post website. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/03/27/oh-my-aching-wallet-mri-instead-of-physical-therapy-for-low-back-pain-leads-to-4793-higher-price/.

A University of Florida news release featured Steven George, PT, PhD (2000 PODS I, 2001 PODS II), and his study, which found that—when determining the patients who will have long-lasting pain after shoulder surgery—coping style and genetic predisposition may be bigger factors than previously thought. Read more at: https://ufhealth.org/news/2015/uf-researchers-identify-which-patients-are-risk-continued-pain-after-orthopedic-surgery.

A study led by Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1997 Clinical Research Center) and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine was highlighted on the Daily Mail website. The study examines physical therapy versus surgery for chronic low back pain and finds that exercise rehabilitation may work just as well as surgery. Read the story at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3028916/Suffering-pain-Physiotherapy-work-just-surgery-study-claims.html.

Current Funding Opportunities

Applications for the Kendall Scholarship and Research Grant programs are currently being accepted. Students beginning their postprofessional doctoral programs are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 Kendall Scholarship. The Section on Women's Health is pleased to sponsor a Kendall Scholarship for an applicant wishing to focus his or her studies on women's health physical therapy.

Research grants available for funding this year include: the Foundation Research Grant, the Geriatric Research Grant, the Private Practice Research Grant, and the Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant. Please note that the Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant and the Private Practice Section Research Grant must have submitted a letter of intent by June 1, 2015, in order to apply. Potential applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. A Letter of Intent to Apply is not required for the Foundation Research Grant or the Geriatric Research Grant.

Please visit the Foundation's website for complete and up-to-date guidelines, eligibility, and instructions before applying for any of the Foundation funding mechanisms. Full applications for all funding mechanisms must be submitted to the Foundation by Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 pm, noon (ET).

New Online Application System

The Foundation has upgraded its online application system and application format. Before you begin your funding application, it is important that you thoroughly read all instructions and funding mechanism deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to start the submission process early to allow for potential questions to be answered.

CoHSTAR Visiting Scientist Program

The multisite Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) is accepting applications for the Visiting Scientist Program. This program enables “visiting” physical therapist researchers to work with faculty mentors across the 3 collaborating institutions—Brown University, Boston University, and University of Pittsburgh—and provides opportunities for hands-on experience with investigators. This in-depth opportunity for collaboration may be combined, when appropriate, with the implementation of a CoHSTAR-funded pilot study or the development and implementation of a health services research study funded from other sources. CoHSTAR will provide support of up to $20,000 for a visiting scientist to cover a stipend, and/or defray travel and living expenses. To learn more about CoHSTAR and the Visiting Scientist Program, visit the Foundation's website (http://www.foundation4pt.org/explore-our-impact/center-of-excellence/), or contact Linda_Resnik{at}brown.edu with specific questions about applying.

APTA NEXT Conference & Exposition Events

Celebrate with the Foundation during the 2015 Gala at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland, on Thursday, June 4, 2015. The Gala, as always, is a marquee event at the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) NEXT Conference and Exposition. This year's evening event includes dinner and a brief program recognizing Foundation service award recipients and national student fundraising efforts for physical therapist research, followed by music and dancing provided by The Davis Event Group.

Please visit http://Foundation4PT.org for more information or contact EricaSadiq{at}foundation4pt.org.

The Gala is graciously sponsored for the 15th consecutive year by HPSO/CNA.

Foundation Alumni at APTA NEXT Conference & Exposition

Congratulations to the Foundation alumni named as 2015 Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association. The FAPTA designation is the highest honor among APTA's membership categories and is given to members of APTA whose contributions to the physical therapy profession through leadership, influence, and achievements have demonstrated frequent and sustained efforts to advance the profession.

The 2015 Fellows include:

• David A. Brown, PT, PhD (1988, 1993 Doctoral Training Research Grant [DTRG])

• Maura Daly Iversen, PT, DPT, ScD, MPH (2000 Foundation Research Grant)

• Paula Ludewig, PT, PhD (1996 DTRG)

• Lori A. Michener, PT, PhD, ATC, SCS (1997 DTRG)

• Thomas Mohr, PT, PhD (1985 DTRG)

• Kirsten Ness, PT, PhD (2003 PODS I)

Congratulations, also, to Foundation Alumni receiving awards at NEXT:

• Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, ATC, SCS, FAPTA (1988, 1991 DTRG)—Mary McMillan Lecture Award

• Daniel L. Riddle, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1990 DTRG)—Marian Williams Award for Research in Physical Therapy

• Joshua Cleland, PT, PhD, OCS (2007 Magistro Research Grant)—Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing

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