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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, formerly known as the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
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Assisting clinicians, researchers, and academicians in their doctoral programs;
Expanding funding for emerging researchers;
Supporting clinically relevant research; and
Strengthening the Foundation's capacity to promote the profession's research agenda.

10/28/2025

Join us in welcoming Urban Poling as a Bronze Partner in Research!

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We’re thankful for Urban Poling’s support and shared belief in the power of research.

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10/25/2025

Last week, the Foundation attended the Education Leadership Conference, where we had the opportunity to connect with our community of supporters and funding recipients who are dedicated to advancing physical therapy education and education research.

We're proud to support physical therapy education by funding the scholars and researchers who are helping to grow the evidence base for the profession.

A special thank you to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy - ACAPT for giving us the opportunity to speak at their business meeting to share how Foundation funding continues to move physical therapy education research forward.

10/20/2025

For Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, nothing is more rewarding than helping young colleagues grow as researchers and make lasting contributions to the field.

Fresh from the Education Leadership Conference, it’s amazing to see so many attendees equally dedicated to supporting the development of physical therapy education researchers.

Watch her spotlight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoWv_9OXNVs&t=3s

10/16/2025

🚨 Applications for the 2026 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarships are now open! 🚨

Pre-candidate and candidate awards are available. For full details, including guidelines and instructions, visit the link below. Don't miss this opportunity!

https://foundation4pt.org/scholarships/

10/15/2025

Foundation Trustee Barbara Connolly, PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA, recently attended the Florida Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and connected with University of Florida and NOVA Southeastern University students presenting a poster titled, "Balance control and muscle co-contraction differences during sit-to-stand between children with cerebral palsy and typically developing".

This work was partially funded by our 2023 Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Grant, which was awarded to Gui Cesar, PT, PhD, of the University of North Florida. It is always exciting to see Foundation-funded research being presented to the PT community!

10/14/2025

We’re headed to Kansas City for the Education Leadership Conference! We’re looking forward to connecting with attendees and engaging in conversations about the future of physical therapy education and research. Stop by and say hello at booth #23!

10/06/2025

Meet Chris Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a leading researcher in physical therapy recognized for his work on the biomechanical causes of lower extremity injuries.

Watch our inaugural episode of Conversations in Physical Therapy Research to hear Chris discuss the evolution of evidence in physical therapy and how his work looking at the connection between musculoskeletal conditions and the nervous system can guide more effective intervention programs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6wEjw2_I-g&t=13s

10/02/2025

Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is recognized globally for advancing expert practice, clinical reasoning, professional ethics, and interprofessional education.

Her vision for advancing education research in physical therapy positioned her as a critical leader in the creation and implementation of the Grant Writing and Mentorship in Education Research (GAMER) initiative.

Gail’s career has shown the power of teamwork. Through GAMER, that collaborative spirit lives on.

Watch her researcher spotlight interview: https://youtu.be/IoWv_9OXNVs

Learn more about GAMER: https://www.gamereducationresearch.com/

09/30/2025

Are you a licensed PT or PTA who has been accepted into a recognized academic doctoral program (e.g. DSc, EdD, PhD)? The 2026 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship applications will open in two weeks on October 14.

To stay up to date on scholarship announcements, please sign up for the Foundation’s doctoral scholarship email list here. https://mailchi.mp/dbd2b5b3dd53/foundation-doctoral-scholarship-updates

09/29/2025

This October, we're excited to launch Conversations in Physical Therapy Research, a new series featuring the voices shaping evidence-based care. Our first conversation is with Chris Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, researcher, Foundation Board Member, and the 2026 McMillan Lecturer, on his work and the evolution of evidence in physical therapy.

09/25/2025

Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was part of the founding faculty of the first DPT program in the country. Today, she continues to advance education research. Our October Researcher Spotlight will highlight her contributions to the profession.

09/18/2025

Rowena Tam, PT, DPT, PhD, shares the impact of teaching the value of research to the next generation of physical therapists.

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Alexandria, VA
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+18008751378

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http://www.Foundation4PT.org/

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