Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, formerly known as the Foundation for Physical Therapy.

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.

Looking for a smart way to give back this ? Donating appreciated stock is a powerful way to support physical therapy re...
04/20/2026

Looking for a smart way to give back this ? Donating appreciated stock is a powerful way to support physical therapy research while maximizing tax benefits! By giving stock directly to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, you can make a bigger impact while avoiding capital gains tax implications.

Learn more about this tax-savvy way to give: https://foundation4pt.org/stories/gift-of-appreciated-stock/

04/16/2026

Calling all our PT education researchers! Applications are now open for the $40,000 PT Education Research Grant from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which we proudly sponsor.

This grant supports education research related to methods for promoting the uptake of research findings into practice by designing educational interventions to address gaps between research evidence and practice.

Application deadline: July 31 at 4:59pm EDT
Guidelines & instructions: https://foundation4pt.org/foundation-funding-opportunities/grants/

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! Bioness Medical, Inc. develops medical technologies for tho...
04/16/2026

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! Bioness Medical, Inc. develops medical technologies for those with central nervous system disorders & orthopedic injuries. Thank you so much for your support!

Interested in becoming a Partner in Research? Learn more: https://foundation4pt.org/our-partners/

🚨Physical Therapy Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 40K research grant cycle is NOW OPEN! There are 11 grants available...
04/15/2026

🚨Physical Therapy Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 40K research grant cycle is NOW OPEN! There are 11 grants available for both general and specialty area PT research. Application guidelines and instructions are now available on our website. https://foundation4pt.org/foundation-funding-opportunities/grants/

Did you know? If you're 70½ or older, you can support physical therapy research through a charitable IRA rollover! A Qua...
04/13/2026

Did you know? If you're 70½ or older, you can support physical therapy research through a charitable IRA rollover! A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to give directly from your IRA, lower your taxable income, and make a lasting impact on PT research.

Learn more: https://foundation4pt.org/stories/ira-rollover/

Meet Joel Robert Thompson, PT, DPT, a 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship awardee. Joel is a PhD student at T...
04/09/2026

Meet Joel Robert Thompson, PT, DPT, a 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship awardee. Joel is a PhD student at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where his research focuses on improving self‑management and quality of life for individuals with Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Joel’s path to physical therapy was inspired by his mother’s AxSpA diagnosis. He saw firsthand how consistent engagement in PT helped her maintain independence, while other family members with the condition experienced significant disability.

Before entering the world of PT research, Joel earned a master’s degree in Viking Age History and worked as a professional fencing coach. Today, he brings that same strategy and discipline to a new arena, developing research that helps patients parry the impacts of AxSpA and take the lead in their care—en garde!

Drop a 👏 or 🎉 to applaud Joel for his dedication to empowering patients to be active participants in their care.

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! Fabrication Enterprises Inc. is a manufacturer, importer, a...
04/07/2026

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! Fabrication Enterprises Inc. is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of physical therapy products. Thank you so much, Fabrication Enterprises Inc., for your support!

Interested in becoming a partner in research? Learn more: https://foundation4pt.org/our-partners/

04/07/2026

The hip doesn't lie… but it sure can be tricky to diagnose!

Join us for a full-day deep dive into rehabilitation for disorders of the hip complex, presented by the University of Pittsburgh.

If you've ever had a patient where the hip, lumbopelvic region, and soft tissues all seem to be pointing fingers at each other — this course is for you.

đź“… April 18, 2026 | đź’» Online via Zoom | đź’° $250

What you'll walk away with:
🔹 A logical evaluation framework for differential diagnosis of hip & pelvic pain
🔹 Classification-based treatment strategies
🔹 Current evidence on surgical techniques & post-op rehab
🔹 Return-to-activity & sport considerations

Plus — earn 7.5 CEUs (PA pre-approved) while supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research!

Register here 👉 https://foundation4pt.org/event/pittsburgh-2026-course-2/

04/06/2026

The Evolution of Tendon Care with Karin Silbernagel, PT, PhD, FAPTA

What happens when a curious clinician challenges long‑standing assumptions about tendon injuries? You get research that eventually helps reshape the PT profession. In our latest feature, Karin Silbernagel, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares how a simple question: What do we really know about tendons? sparked a career of discovery that has transformed rehab practice worldwide. In the article, she also reflects on how early support from the Foundation Research Grant helped launch her influential research trajectory in the U.S.

Watch the full video to learn how Karin’s insights continue to shape evidence-based practice and inspire the next generation of researchers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji47G_Lxr0o

April is Financial Literacy Month, a great reminder to check in on your financial goals and think about how giving can b...
04/06/2026

April is Financial Literacy Month, a great reminder to check in on your financial goals and think about how giving can be part of the plan. Being intentional with your money can support your future and help move physical therapy research forward.

The Foundation offers several easy ways to give, including one‑time or recurring gifts, employer matching programs, and planned giving options like beneficiary designations or gifts of appreciated securities. These options can fit into your financial plans while creating lasting impact for the profession.

As you review budgets and goals this month, consider adding support PT research to your checklist. đź’™

👉 Learn more and explore your giving options on the Foundation’s Ways to Give page.
Even small steps can make a meaningful difference. https://foundation4pt.org/ways-to-give/

The Foundation remembers and honors the life of Peter A. Towne, whose nearly 70 years of advocacy, service, and generosi...
04/03/2026

The Foundation remembers and honors the life of Peter A. Towne, whose nearly 70 years of advocacy, service, and generosity helped advance the physical therapy profession. A dedicated leader, Peter served on the Foundation’s Service Award Committee from 2017 to 2024, and he and his wife, Linda L. Towne, PT, were longtime donors and enthusiastic ambassadors for the Foundation’s mission. Their commitment to sustaining investment in research earned Peter the Robert C. Bartlett Trustee Recognition Service Award in 1997 and the Magistro Distinguished Service Award in 2000.

A passionate supporter of research and the Foundation, Peter’s legacy will continue to inspire and strengthen the Foundation’s work for generations to come.

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