PHYS THER
Vol. 88, No. 2, February 2008, pp. 297-298
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2008.88.2.297
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants |
News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy
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Clinical Research Network Publishes Methods Paper
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Appearing in the February issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is an article titled "The Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network (PTClinResNet): Methods, Efficacy, and Benefits of a Rehabilitation Research Network," (DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31816178fc). The authors are Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA; Patricia Pate, MPT, NCS; Tingting Ge, MS; Carolyn Ervin, PhD; James Baurley, MS; Katherine J Sullivan, PT, PhD; Samantha J Underwood, MS; Eileen G Fowler, PT, PhD; Sara Mulroy, PT, PhD; David A Brown, PT, PhD; Kornelia Kulig, PT, PhD; James Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA; and Stanley P Azen, PhD.
The article describes the vision, methods, and implementation strategies used in building the infrastructure for PTClinResNet. PTClinResNet was a multisite physical therapy clinical research network created to assess the effects of strengthening exercises designed to improve muscle performance and movement skill in patients with physical disabilities. The $1.5 million project, funded by the Foundation and completed in March 2007, was headed by Winstein and Gordon of the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC). The coordinating center was at USC, with satellite sites at Northwestern University, Missouri State University, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, and 23 outpatient clinics in the greater Los Angeles area.
Brown received a Foundation doctoral student support grant in 1993. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University.
Fowler received a Foundation doctoral student support grant in 1995. She is Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Director of Research and Education, UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy; and Faculty, Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCLA.
Mulroy received a Foundation doctoral student support grant in 1989. She is Director of the Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, and Adjunct Faculty, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the School of Dentistry, USC.
Sullivan received Foundation doctoral student support grants in 1996 and 1997. She is Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the School of Dentistry, USC.
Winstein received Foundation doctoral student support grants in 1986 and 1993. She is Professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, School of Dentistry, and in the Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine, USC.
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Recipients in the News
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Minna Hong, PT, MSPT, recipient of a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarships in 2004 and 2005 and PODS II scholarships in 2006 and 2007, coauthored the article "Effects of Thalamic stimulation Frequency on Intention and Postural Tremor" with Gammon M Earhart, PT, PhD; Samer D Tabbal, MD; and Joel S Perlmutter, MD. The article appeared in the December 2007 issue of Experimental Neurology (doi:10.1016/j.expneurol.2007.08.014). The findings are based in part on research done by Hong while supported by her Foundation scholarships.
Earhart received a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II grant in 1999. She is Assistant Professor in the Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St Louis.
Hong also presented an abstract titled "Intention and Postural Components of Essential Tremor Are Dependent on Thalamic Stimulation Frequency" at the Society for Neuroscience Conference held November 3–7, 2007, in San Diego, Calif.
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Introducing 2008 Scientific Review Committee Appointee Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD
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As reported in last month's issue, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees selected 4 physical therapist researchers to serve as members of the Foundation's Scientific Review Committee (SRC). The 9-member SRC reviews all doctoral scholarship and research grant applications received by the Foundation for funding. Their terms began January 1. Profiles of Ann Barr, PT, DPT, PhD; John Buford, PT, PhD; and Carolynn Patten, PT, PhD, appeared in Physical Therapy's January issue. Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD, is the fourth appointee to the committee.
Van Dillen is Assistant Professor in the Program in Physical Therapy and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri. She is Director of the Musculoskeletal Analysis Laboratory. Her research program focuses on the interaction of biomechanical and neural factors in the development, recurrence, and persistence of different classifications of musculoskeletal pain problems. Her National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding as a principal investigator includes a Mentored Research Scientist Award (2000–2005) and a current R01 award (2006–2010). She also serves as a co-investigator on 2 other NIH and privately funded grants. In collaboration with faculty at Johns Hopkins University, she serves as a consultant to the Program for the Advancement of the UAW-Ford On-Site Rehabilitation Centers. Van Dillen received a Foundation doctoral student support grant in 1992 and a research grant in 1994.
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Nominations for Scientific Review Committee Due March 31
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The Foundation is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve on the Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Well-qualified physical therapist researchers will review doctoral, fellowship, and research grant applications received by the Foundation. Two appointments will be made in May 2008, and the terms will begin June. To be considered, individuals must meet the criteria for SRC membership posted on the Foundation's Web site (www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org). Self-nominations are welcome. Please e-mail your recommendations by March 31 to victoriamatthews{at}apta.org.
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Continuing Education Courses Raise Funds for the Foundation
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Look for opportunities this spring to fulfill continuing education requirements while supporting student fundraisers for the 20th Marquette Challenge, co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh.
Several schools this year are following "The Pitt Plan," hosting educational courses conducted by physical therapy educators who generously donate their time and expertise, allowing entrance fees to become the school's Challenge contribution.
Visit www.FoundationForPhysicalTherapy.org for a list of continuing education programs that benefit the Foundation. To list your school's continuing education courses, contact Barbara Malm at barbaramalm{at}apta.org, or call 800/875-1378, ext 8502. The challenge deadline is April 21.
| CSM Events To Benefit the Foundation
Two APTA sections will host special events during CSM 2008 in Nashville to benefit the Foundation.
Don’t miss the Sports Section's popular annual party, "Rockin’ & Swingin’ in Music City" Gala and Silent Auction, Thursday, February 7, from 8:00 PM to midnight. The event includes live music, dancing, raffles, and door prizes, and the ever-popular auction.
Wake up and smell the coffee at Home Health Section's annual "Coffee Tasting Open House," Friday, February 8, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Each guest will receive a travel mug and be registered for prizes. Gentiva is sponsoring the Coffee Tasting for the third year.
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