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News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

	Celebrating 30 Years of Research Success

For a more complete timeline, visit www.FoundationForPhysicalTherapy.org.

1979

• Foundation for Physical Therapy is incorporated as a charitable organization, dedicated to advancing physical therapy through clinical research, doctoral scholarships, and fellowships.
  
• First research grants were awarded for a total $10,356.
  

1981

• Foundation awards 6 scholarships totaling $10,000.
  

1986

• Foundation launches Endowment Fund Campaign to raise funds for research and scholarship.
  

1987

• A total of $218,008 in research grants have been awarded since Foundation's inception.
  
• Foundation co-sponsors 2-part video conference series with the American Rehabilitation Educational Network: "PT Biomechanical Analysis & Treatment of Foot & Ankle Dysfunction" and "TMJ–Craniomandibular Complex: PT Management."
  
• Orthopaedic Section establishes the Steven J Rose Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Research & Education Endowment Fund with $500,000.
  

1988

• Marquette University conducts its first Challenge, and students at 14 schools raise $7,400.
  

1991

• Foundation funds its first Clinical Research Center at the University of Iowa with $200,000 over 3 years to develop the processes and methods necessary to support the physical therapy profession's drive to document the clinical effectiveness of its interventions.
  

1995

• APTA establishes the Section on Geriatrics Fund.
  

1996

• University of Pittsburgh is awarded a 3-year grant for a Clinical Research Center for work-related low-back injuries.
  

1998

• The Marquette Challenge, co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, surpasses $1 million raised by students over 20 years. Funds underwrite an annual research grant and, when more than $80,000 is raised, a doctoral scholarship.
  
• McMillan Doctoral Scholarships established to award $5,000 to students accepted into a doctoral program and beginning their first semester.
  
• Two scholarships established: Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I, which provides up to $7,500 for doctoral coursework prior to candidacy; PODS II, which provides up to $15,000 after candidacy.
  

1999

• APTA establishes the Pediatrics Section Research Grant Fund.
  

2001

• APTA establishes an endowment fund with the Foundation for the Patricia Leahy Scholarship and Marylou Barnes Scholarship for doctoral studies in physical therapy.
  

2002

• Foundation awards its largest grant, $1.5 million, to establish a 3-year, multi-site Clinical Research Network to study 4 areas: PEDALS (Pediatric Endurance Development and Limb Strengthening), MUSSEL (Muscle-Specific Strengthening Effectiveness Post-Lumbar Microdiscectomy), STOMPS (Strengthening and Optimal Movements for Painful Shoulders in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury), and STEPS (Strength Training Effectiveness Post-Stroke). Principal Investigator: Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD.
  

2004

• 25th Anniversary: More than 400 physical therapist researchers have received $10 million in Foundation funding since 1979.
  
• Magistro Family Endowment Fund established through a generous gift from the Foundation's first chairman, Charles Magistro, and his family to fund up to 2 research grants each year.
  

2006

• APTA creates the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Health Endowment Fund.
  

2007

• Endowment funds are established by the Orthopaedic Section and the Education Section.
  
• APTA establishes a research fund for the Private Practice Section.
  
• Foundation renames its annual $5,000 award to first-year doctoral students as the Florence P Kendall Doctoral Scholarship. The awards are funded by the Henry O and Florence P Kendall Endowment Fund, established in 1980.
  

2008

• The major gift campaign, "Destination: Research Excellence—Roadmap for the Future of Physical Therapy," concludes with more than $5 million in pledges for physical therapy research from sections, chapters, physical therapy leaders, and APTA.
  
• Endowment funds are established through the major gifts campaign: Jayne L Snyder Endowment Fund; Marilyn Moffat Endowment Fund for Geriatric Research; Robert and Susan Deusinger Family Endowment Fund.
  

2009

• 30th Anniversary: More than 500 researchers have received more than $12 million in Foundation funding and leveraged that to attain more than $100 million in grants from other institutions.
  

	Nominations for Scientific Review Committee

Top Celebrating 30 Years of... Nominations for Scientific... Applications Opening for 2009...

 
The Foundation is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve on its Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Well-qualified physical therapist researchers will review doctoral, fellowship, and research grant applications received by the Foundation. Three appointments will be made for terms that begin January 2010. To be considered, individuals must meet the criteria for SRC membership posted at www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org. Self-nominations are welcome. Please e-mail your recommendations to evadonley{at}apta.org.

	Applications Opening for 2009 Florence P Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and 2010 Research Grant Opportunities

Top Celebrating 30 Years of... Nominations for Scientific... Applications Opening for 2009...

 
Applications for the Foundation for Physical Therapy's 2009 Florence P Kendall doctoral scholarships and 2010 research grants will be opening shortly. Go to www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org, and click on "Program Information" to obtain the guidelines and instructions. The anticipated closing date for these applications will be late August. For additional information, contact Eva Donley, Scientific Program Administrator, at 800/875-1378, ext 8505, or evadonley{at}apta.org.

Foundation Dinner Dance at PT 2009—Celebrating 30 Years of Research Join the Celebration on June 11 during APTA's Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Individual tickets are $150 ($100 for students). Tables of 8 are $1,600 and include a listing of your name, company, or organization in the program. Contact Barbara Malm at 800/875-1378, ext 8502, for more information. You also may purchase your tickets by contacting the APTA Service Center at 800/999-2782, ext 3395. Dinner Dance tickets will not be available in Baltimore. New this year, the Georgia State–Marquette Challenge Awards will be announced during the reception at 7:00 pm. The complimentary reception is open to all attendees. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm followed by the program and dancing until midnight. In addition to celebrating 30 years of research, the Foundation will present its 2009 Service Awards. The Spirit of Philanthropy Award will be presented to Rep Jim Langevin (D-Rhode Island) in recognition of his tireless advocacy for rehabilitation, health insurance, stem cell research, power mobility, and other health-related issues. The Charles M Magistro Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, in recognition of his outstanding personal commitment to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation through his attempt to swim the English Channel in 2008. Brad Thuringer, PTA, will be awarded the Robert C Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award for demonstrating leadership, creativity, and initiative to develop, coordinate, and execute an innovative fundraising activity to benefit the Foundation. Preferred Therapy Providers Inc will be honored as the Foundation's Premier Partner in Research for 2009. Special thanks to HPSO/CNA, Dinner Dance title sponsor for the 9th consecutive year.

 

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