News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Recent Publications by Foundation Alumni

“Clinical Reasoning: Survey of Teaching Methods, Integration, and Assessment in Entry-Level Physical Therapist Academic Education,” by Christensen N, Black L, Furze J, Huhn K, Vendrely A, and Wainwright S, was published online in Physical Therapy on September 8, 2016. Karen Huhn, PT, was awarded a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II scholarship in 2008.

“Improving Exercise Performance With an Accelerometer-Based Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” by Bittel DC, Bittel AJ, Williams C, and Elazzazi A, was published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation on September 8, 2016. Daniel C. Bittel, PT, DPT, was awarded a PODS I scholarship in 2015 and a PODS II in 2016. Adam J. Bittel, PT, DPT, was awarded a PODS II scholarship in 2016.

“Technology for Children With Brain Injury and Motor Disability: Executive Summary From Research Summit IV,” by Christy JB, Lobo MA, Bjornson K, Dusing SC, Field-Fote E, Gannotti M, Heathcock JC, O'Neil ME, and Rimmer JH, was published in Pediatric Physical Therapy (2016 Winter;28[4]:483–489). Jennifer B. Christy, PT, PhD, was awarded a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2001 and a PODS I scholarship in 2002. Michele A. Lobo, PT, PhD, was awarded a McMillan Scholarship in 2000, a PODS I scholarship in 2002, and PODS II scholarships in 2003 and 2004. Stacey C. Dusing, PT, PhD, was awarded a McMillan Scholarship in 2002, a PODS II scholarship in 2005, and a Pediatric Research Grant in 2013. Edelle C. Field-Fote, PT, PhD, was awarded a Doctorial Training Research Grant (DTRG) in 1994. Mary Gannotti, PT, PhD, was awarded a DTRG in 1996. Jill C. Heathcock, PT, PhD, was awarded a McMillan Scholarship in 2001, PODS I scholarships in 2002 and 2003, PODS II scholarships in 2004 and 2005, a Pediatric Research Grant in 2009, and the Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge Research Grant in 2011. Margaret E. O'Neil, PT, PhD, MPH, was awarded a DTRG in 1997.

“Effect of Timing of Hip Extension Assistance During Loaded Walking With a Soft Exosuit,” by Ding Y, Panizzolo FA, Siviy C, Malcolm P, Galiana I, Holt KG, and Walsh CJ, was published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2016 October 3;13[1]:87). Kenneth G. Holt, PT, PhD, was awarded DTRGs in 1987, 1995, and 1996.

Help Jump-Start a Research Career in Physical Therapy

As 2016 draws to a close, we want to remind you that, in order to continue our important work, the Foundation for Physical Therapy relies on the support of generous donors. Your donations allow us to continue our daily operations and provide funding for new investigators. Make a year-end contribution today! Visit us at https://8928.thankyou4caring.org/ or call 800/875-1378.

Farewell and Thanks to Outgoing SRC Members

The Foundation for Physical Therapy extends its sincerest thanks to outgoing members of the Scientific Review Committee (SRC): Mike Lewek, PT, PhD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Katrina Maluf, PT, PhD (San Diego State University). Ad hoc reviewer Jan Gwyer, PT, PhD (Duke University), is also departing the SRC. During their service, Gwyer, Lewek, and Maluf provided invaluable expertise and leadership; their knowledge and dedication will be missed during conferences and review sessions.

Now Accepting Postprofessional Doctoral Scholarship and Fellowship Applications

The Foundation is now accepting applications for the Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I and II scholarships and New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI). Starting 2017, the NIFTI amount will be raised to $100,000, up from a maximum of $78,000.

Be sure to review all materials carefully before beginning your application. The deadline to submit an application is January 18, 2017, Noon, ET. To learn more about these and other Foundation opportunities, please visit http://Foundation4pt.org/apply-for-funding.

The Foundation at CSM 2017

The Foundation is busy gearing up for CSM 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. Make sure to stop by our booth in the exhibit hall to pick up a Foundation t-shirt.

More information about Foundation-related events at CSM will be released in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to follow along with the Foundation's activities at CSM by following @Foundation4pt and using the hashtag #tweet4pt.

Foundation Legacy Society

Members of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Legacy Society have named the Foundation as the beneficiary of a planned future donation. By making a planned gift, donors have expressed their commitment both to the Foundation and to the future of the physical therapy profession. To read full interviews of why members have joined or to learn more about the Legacy Society, visit http://legacyfpt.org/.

Foundation Shout-Out

CoHSTAR's Principal Investigator, Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, was awarded a 3-year, $2.5 million contract by the Department of Defense to study the care of veterans and service members with upper-limb amputations. Read more at http://www.pbn.com/Providence-VA-Medical-Center-doctor-awarded-25M-DOD-contract-for-amputation-care-study,117519.

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