| 2009 Partner in Research |
The Foundation thanks our Partners in Research, who help make our work possible. This month, the Foundation spotlights Kalypto Medical.
"We work closely with the physical therapy community for clinical input in developing our new wound treatment medical devices. This collaborative effort allowed us to meet objectives and help advance the profession. As a Foundation Partner in Research, we look forward to developing more products that will move the profession forward."
Philip Vierling, CEO
Kalypto Medical
Click here to view all Foundation Partners in Research. | |
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Greetings!
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It's the season of giving! This month, we would like to celebrate some individuals who have given their time and talents to help us carry on with our mission. In the spirit of the season, we share with you the story of a long-time physical therapy patient, Richard Hoffman, who chose to make a monthly gift to the Foundation in honor of his physical therapist.
We would like to thank our retiring Scientific Review Committee members, including Carolynn Patten, our retiring SRC Chair. Carolynn's guidance through the past 2 years has been invaluable.
Congratulations to the latest winners of our Kendall Scholarships and Research Grants! We are also proud to share that one of our past funding recipients, Fay Horak, was recently awarded with a $1 million NIH Challenge grant.
All that you read in this newsletter is made possible thanks to your generosity. Please remember the Foundation as you make your year-end gifts to ensure an even more successful 2010! Happy Holidays from all of us at the Foundation for Physical Therapy!
The Board of Trustees and the Staff: Bob, Barbara, Karen, Jennifer, Ken, Tiffany and Abby |
Patient Honors His PT with Gift
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We are honored to receive a gift from Richard Hoffman, who has spent ten years in physical therapy following back surgery. He recently set up a monthly donation to honor his physical therapist, Richard Beardsley, PT. Read more about Richard Hoffman here.
To make a gift in honor of someone special in your life, please click here. |
Thank You SRC!
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Foundation Thanks Retiring SRC Members
The Foundation's Scientific Review Committee ensures that our mission is carried out with integrity, compassion and dedication. We are indebted to these volunteers who devote hours upon hours to reviewing and scoring grant applications. This month, three of our SRC members retire, including SRC Chair Carolynn Patten, Linda Fetters and Steven Wolf. We are grateful for their service to the Foundation and to the profession. Read more.
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| New Awards Announced! |
Foundation Awards Scholarships and Research Grants
The Foundation recently awarded $100,000 in scholarships and research grants to 6 physical therapists. The Florence P Kendall Doctoral Scholarship was awarded to four doctoral students. Two physical therapists received a clinical research grant to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. These recipients have shown that they have a lot to contribute to the physical therapy and research communities. Congratulations to all!
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| FPT Alum Wins Stimulus Grant |
$1M Challenge Grant from NIH
Fay B Horak, PT, MS, PhD, was awarded a $1 million NIH Challenge award from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
The proposal, "Development of an Instrumented Mobility Test," was aimed at creating a novel, commercially-available system for mobility assessment. Specifically, wireless inertial sensors worn on the ankles, wrists and trunk are used to quantify sit-to-stand, gait and turning during the timed up-and-go test. The new instrumented timed up and go test (iTUG) will permit clinical trials to be completed with fewer subjects, shorter duration, and less cost to accelerate the development of new therapies to improve mobility and quality of life for people with neurological disorders.
Horak's proposal was one of only 200 awarded out of over 30,000 applications. Horak received a research grant from the Foundation in 1985 and has also won the Marian Williams Research Award from the APTA.
Stay tuned for a complete profile on Horak and her work in next month's newsletter. |
Make it an ExcePTional Holiday
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| Consider making a gift to support physical therapy research this holiday season. There are a number of ways you can support us.
- Start the New Year with a monthly or quarterly gift to the Foundation.
- Give a gift in honor of someone important.
- Shop online with igive.com/FPT and get your holiday gifts from your favorite retailers while benefiting the Foundation.
- Purchase your holiday cards through Card Cafe. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Foundation.
Your support makes it possible to fund research that is making a difference in the lives of your patients! Happy Holidays! |
| CSM Events Benefit Foundation |
Can't Miss Events!
Sports Physical Therapy Section
Beach Party Redux
Thursday, Feb 18, 8 pm-12 am
Tickets are now available for the Sports Section's Beach Party Redux. The evening will include the popular Silent Auction and dancing to the Beach Boys tribute band, the Beach Toys. Tickets are $25 for members ($10 for students). Purchase your ticket from the Foundation's Web site, through APTA's registration form by calling APTA Member Services at 800/999-2782, ext 3395.
Home Health Section
Catch the Buzz Coffee
Friday, Feb 19, 7 - 9 am
Click here to purchase your ticket to the Catch the Buzz Home Health Coffee. Foundation-funded researchers will be our special guests. Tickets are $15 ($5 for students) and can also be purchased through APTA's Member Services Department at 800/999-2782. Gentiva Health Service, a Foundation Partner in Research, is sponsoring this event. |
New Grant Opportunities
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Mark Your Calendars!
The Foundation's newest grant, the Clagett Family Research Grant, an exciting opportunity of $300,000, will open in January 2010. This grant will fund researchers seeking exercise interventions to treat older adults suffering from multiple chronic conditions.
Don't forget - we are accepting applications for the NIFTI in Health Services Research and PODS I and II until January 26, 2010 at 12pm Eastern. Learn more here. |
| Take A Chance on Research! |
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Tickets go on sale for the annual Split Raffle on January 1, 2010. Each year, Marilyn Moffat, leads a team of dedicated volunteers who take time from their busy schedules to make calls asking you to purchase a full or partial ticket. Last year, friends of the Foundation raised $117,000 by taking a chance and purchasing a ticket. The grand prize winner of the 2010 Split Raffle will receive $10,000! Nine other lucky players will receive $2,000 each. You do not have to wait for the early Saturday morning call; you can purchase your ticket by contacting the Foundation at 800/875-1378 after January 1st. | |
