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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.

The future of depends on your continued investment. This , help support the researchers whose work contributes to evi...
10/08/2026

The future of depends on your continued investment.

This , help support the researchers whose work contributes to evidence-based care and improved patient outcomes.

Together, we can help advance the science that informs physical therapy practice.

Give Today: https://foundation4pt.org/ways-to-give/give/

This week, we recognize and by highlighting Foundation-funded researcher Gui Cesar, PT, PhD, whose work at the Unive...
10/06/2026

This week, we recognize and by highlighting Foundation-funded researcher Gui Cesar, PT, PhD, whose work at the University of North Florida investigates innovative mobility interventions to support balance, mobility, and physical function in children with cerebral palsy.

October is National Physical Therapy Month! This month, we're celebrating the researchers, physical therapists, and phys...
10/01/2026

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

This month, we're celebrating the researchers, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants who are advancing care through research and evidence-based practice.

Research helps answer important clinical questions, strengthen patient care, and support better outcomes for the people physical therapists serve every day.

Follow along all month as we highlight how research moves physical therapy forward.

The Foundation's Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarships support doctoral students and candidates by providing fundin...
09/30/2026

The Foundation's Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarships support doctoral students and candidates by providing funding that helps advance their research training and career development.

Applications are expected to open October 13.

Start preparing now by talking with your mentor, thinking about your training and research plans, and subscribing to our doctoral scholarships email updates. https://mailchi.mp/dbd2b5b3dd53/foundation-doctoral-scholarship-updates

📢 The 2027 Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarships are expected to open on October 13!Eligible academic pre-candidacy...
09/18/2026

📢 The 2027 Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarships are expected to open on October 13!
Eligible academic pre-candidacy doctoral students and doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply. In addition to unrestricted awards, applicants may be considered for achievement and area-specific awards.

Learn more and sign up for scholarship updates and FAQs. https://mailchi.mp/dbd2b5b3dd53/foundation-doctoral-scholarship-updates

Please join us in welcoming Comprehend Health a new Bronze Partner in Research! Comprehend Health is an AI-powered docum...
09/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming Comprehend Health a new Bronze Partner in Research! Comprehend Health is an AI-powered documentation platform designed for rehabilitation and health care clinicians, helping streamline note-taking so providers can spend more time focused on patient care. Thank you for your support!

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

For decades, Beth Whitehead, PT, MPH, has believed physical therapists play an important role in helping people access t...
09/16/2026

For decades, Beth Whitehead, PT, MPH, has believed physical therapists play an important role in helping people access the right care at the right time.

Now, she's helping researchers generate the evidence needed to support that vision.

Her gift honors mentors who helped shape her career while creating new opportunities for researchers to study, strengthen, and expand primary care physical therapy.

Read Beth's story: https://foundation4pt.org/stories/beth-whiteheads-major-gift-establishes-a-new-fund-to-advance-primary-care-physical-therapy-research/

Please join us in welcoming Tonal as a new Bronze Partner in Research! Their smart home gym combines digital resistance,...
09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tonal as a new Bronze Partner in Research! Their smart home gym combines digital resistance, personalized coaching, and performance tracking in one compact system. Thank you for your support!

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

08/26/2026

What if the NICU became a physical therapist's home base? Hear how Foundation funding recipient Dana McCarty, PT, DPT, PhD, and her colleagues developed the idea of immersive therapy, a model that would enable therapists to be more consistently present to support infants, families, and care teams.

Be sure to check out the latest issue of APTA Magazine to learn more about Dana's research.

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