Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

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.

08/28/2025

Richard Souza, PT, MPT, PhD, a Foundation-funded researcher, now leads NIH-funded research on hip and knee osteoarthritis, exploring how gait biomechanics contribute to disease progression.

The 2025 VCU-Marquette Challenge is running strong thanks to the PT and PTA programs who have donated! Check out to see ...
08/21/2025

The 2025 VCU-Marquette Challenge is running strong thanks to the PT and PTA programs who have donated! Check out to see if your program is on the List: https://marquettechallenge.com/marquette-challenge-the-list/

You can get started today at your program to continue supporting PT research.

Highlighted in the image is Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences musical chair fundraiser, Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy 5K, and University of Delaware Physical Therapy Pie Time.

Current Trustee, Nancy Byl, PT, MPH, PhD, FAPTA, has been shaped by physical therapy in both her personal life and profe...
08/19/2025

Current Trustee, Nancy Byl, PT, MPH, PhD, FAPTA, has been shaped by physical therapy in both her personal life and professional career. Her passion for the profession and research inspired her to include the Foundation in her estate plans.

As we recognize Make-A-Will Month, now is a meaningful time to revisit your own estate plans and consider how you could support physical therapy research for generations to come.

Read more here: https://foundation4pt.org/legacy-society-spotlight-nancy-byl/

Look who joined us! Some board members stopped in last week to make calls in support of physical therapy research.
08/18/2025

Look who joined us! Some board members stopped in last week to make calls in support of physical therapy research.

We are excited to share that Chris Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a current Foundation Trustee and past funding recipient, rece...
08/15/2025

We are excited to share that Chris Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a current Foundation Trustee and past funding recipient, received the Mary McMillan Lecture Award and will deliver the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM 2026!

08/12/2025

How can we ensure we are giving our patients the best treatment? By delivering individualized, evidence-based care.

As we recognize Make-A-Will Month, now is a meaningful time to revisit your own estate plans just as current trustee, Na...
08/08/2025

As we recognize Make-A-Will Month, now is a meaningful time to revisit your own estate plans just as current trustee, Nancy Byl, PT, MPH, PhD, FAPTA did and consider how you could support physical therapy research for generations to come.

Read her story here: https://foundation4pt.org/legacy-society-spotlight-nancy-byl/

We’re excited to welcome GOJO, the makers of PURELL as a new Bronze Partner in Research! Thank you, GOJO, for your gener...
08/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome GOJO, the makers of PURELL as a new Bronze Partner in Research!
Thank you, GOJO, for your generous support and dedication to physical therapy research!

Interested in supporting our mission and becoming a corporate partner? Learn more: https://foundation4pt.org/our-partners/

Kirby Mayer, PT, DPT, PhD, and Richard Souza, PT, MPT, PhD, are advancing evidence-based care through research, leadersh...
08/01/2025

Kirby Mayer, PT, DPT, PhD, and Richard Souza, PT, MPT, PhD, are advancing evidence-based care through research, leadership, and mentorship. In our latest researcher spotlights, they share their journeys into research and progress in the profession.

Watch their interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFGt8-Hjy4YfODC_13-w16Hcpaz36KaZN

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