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.

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.

📅 April 18, 2026 | 💻 Online via Zoom | 💰 $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. 💙

👉 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.

04/02/2026

"As PTs we want to do well by our patients and evidence helps us do well by our patients," says Karin Silbernagel, PT, PhD, FAPTA, during a recent virtual interview with the Foundation where she reflects on the evolution of tendon care, what her research has revealed, and tendon health as a multifactorial condition.

Karin received the 2015 Foundation Research Grant for her project, Evaluation of Recovery Following an Achilles Tendon Rupture. It was her first grant as a faculty member at Delaware, and she credits that early funding with helping set her on a path toward securing larger research grants.

🚨Attention all Physical Therapy Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 $40k research grant cycle is opening this month on Ap...
04/01/2026

🚨Attention all Physical Therapy Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 $40k research grant cycle is opening this month on April 14! There are 11 $40k grants available for both general and specialty area PT research. Application guidelines and instructions will be available when the application window opens. https://foundation4pt.org/foundation-funding-opportunities/grants/

Today we’re celebrating a story of leadership and generosity!When the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research created t...
03/31/2026

Today we’re celebrating a story of leadership and generosity!

When the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research created the Fund for Excellence in 2021, it began with an idea from Stuart Binder‑Macleod, PT, PhD, FAPTA—who saw firsthand the essential work happening behind the scenes every day.

Stuart and his wife, Catriona, helped bring that idea to life with a $50,000 inaugural gift. Now, they are deepening their impact with a multi‑year commitment that brings their total support to $250,000.

Once fulfilled, their pledge will establish the Stuart and Catriona Binder‑Macleod Fund for Excellence, providing stable, unrestricted support for the Foundation’s most critical needs.
Their leadership not only strengthens the Foundation today but creates a model for others who want to make a lasting difference. Read the full article: https://foundation4pt.org/stories/building-a-legacy-of-unrestricted-support-the-binder-macleods-lasting-impact/

03/27/2026

Kristan Leech, PT, DPT, PhD, is a five-time Foundation funding recipient who directs the Gait Rehabilitation and Motor Learning Lab at USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. She and her team are investigating how people who have had a stroke learn to recover their ability to walk.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the women like Kristan whose mentorship, scholarship, and commitment to research continue to shape the future of our field. Comment to celebrate Kristan and all the other women moving the PT profession forward through research.

Meet Anne Leung, PT, DPT, OCS, a 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship awardee. Anne is a PhD student at Arcadi...
03/25/2026

Meet Anne Leung, PT, DPT, OCS, a 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship awardee. Anne is a PhD student at Arcadia University where her research explores s*x disparities in outcomes after ACL reconstruction surgery.

A lifelong soccer player, Anne was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy at just 12 years old when she found out she was more likely to injure her ACL than the boys she played with, just because she was a girl—and saw firsthand how female friends and teammates had a harder time with recovery after an ACL tear/reconstruction than their male counterparts. Years later, this disparity is what continues to drive her curiosity in her research.

Drop a 👏 or 🎉 to thank Anne for her dedication to providing more equitable care.

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