PHYS THER
Vol. 87, No. 10, October 2007, pp. 1409-1410
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2007.87.10.1409
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants |
News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy
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Recipients in the News
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Wendy Hurd, PT, PhD, recipient of a Mary McMillan doctoral scholarship in 2002, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2004, and a PODS II scholarship in 2006, recently completed her doctorate at the University of Delaware. She is now a postdoctoral research fellow in the Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic. Her dissertation was titled "Quadriceps Strength and the ACL [Anterior Cruciate Ligament] Deficient Non-Coper."
Hurd has been very productive and has published, with coauthors, several articles based on research done while supported by Foundation scholarships.
- With Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, SCS, FAPTA, and Michael J Axe, MD, "A 10-Year Prospective Trial of a Patient Management Algorithm and Screening Examination for Highly Active Individuals with ACL Injury. Part I: Outcomes" and "A 10-Year Prospective Trial of a Patient Management Algorithm and Screening Examination for Highly Active Individuals with ACL Injury. Part II: Determinants of Dynamic Knee Stability" (Am J Sports Med, in press).
- With Synder-Mackler, "Knee In-stability After Acute ACL Rupture Affects Movement Patterns During the Mid-Stance Phase of Gait" (J Orthop Res. 2007 June 7 [Epub ahead of print]).
- With Synder-Mackler and Terese L Chmielewski, PT, PhD, SCS, "Perturbation Enhanced Neuromuscular Training Alters Muscle Activity in Female Athletes" (Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2006;14:60–69).
- With Synder-Mackler and Chmielewski, "Elucidation of a Potentially Destabilizing Control Strategy in ACL Deficient NonCopers" (J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2005;15:83–92).
- With Chmielewski, Axe, Snyder-Mackler, and Katherine S Rudolph PT, PhD, "Perturbation Training Improves Knee Kinematics and Reduces Muscle Co-contraction After Complete Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture" (Phys Ther. 2005;85:740–749).
- With Chmielewski, Axe, Synder-Mackler, and Irene Davis, PT, PhD, "Differences in Normal and Perturbed Walking Kinematics Between Male and Female Athletes." (Clin Biomech. 2004;19:465–472).
Chmielewski received a PODS II award in 2001, and Snyder-Mackler received doctoral research grants in 1988 and 1991.
Donovan J Lott, PT, PhD, CSCS, recipient of a PODS I scholarship in 2004 and PODS II scholarships in 2005 and 2006, completed his doctorate in May 2007 at Washington University in St Louis. He is now a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Florida. His dissertation was titled "Effects of Stress Application on the Soft Tissues of the Neuropathic Foot." Lott has published, with coauthors, 3 articles based on research done while supported by Foundation scholarships.
- With Michael J Mueller, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Mary K Hastings, PT, DPT, ATC, Thomas E Pilgram, PhD, Paul K Commean, BEE, and Kirk E Smith, "Efficacy and Mechanism of Orthotic Devices to Unload Metatarsal Heads in People with Diabetes and a History of Plantar Ulcer" (Phys Ther. 2006;86:833–842), this year's Chattanooga Research Award–winning article.
- With Mueller, Hastings, Commean, and Smith, "Effect of Footwear and Orthotic Devices on Stress Reduction and Soft Tissue Strain of the Neuropathic Foot" (Clin Biomech. (2007;22:352–359).
- With Mueller, Katrina S Maluf, PT, PhD, and David R Sinacore, PT, PhD, FAPTA, "Relationship Between Changes in Activity and Plantar Ulcer Recurrence in a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report" (Phys Ther. 2005;85:579–588).
Mueller served on the Foundation's Scientific Review Committee (SRC) from 1998 to 2000. He received Foundation doctoral research grants in 1987 and 1991. Sinacore also served as a member of the SRC, from 1999 through 2004; in 2003 and 2004, he served as the chair. He received a Foundation doctoral research grant in 1989. Maluf is a Magistro Family Research Grant recipient.
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20th Marquette Challenge Kicks Off at National Student Conclave (NSC)
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The 20th Annual Marquette Challenge, cosponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, kicks off at NSC, October 26–28, in Valley Forge, Pa.
This past year, students from 57 schools of all sizes participated in the Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge and set many new records, including the total raised in a year—$244,110. With the University of Pittsburgh's retirement as a Challenge competitor after winning first place for 10 years, the stage is set for a new contender to claim the top prize. This student fundraising project supports Foundation programs to advance the physical therapy profession, including an annual research grant and a doctoral scholarship.
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NSC Session Covers Use of Robotics in Rehabilitation
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The Foundation will host a session titled "PT Interventions with Robotics" at NSC. The session will be held on Saturday, October 27, from 5:15 PM- 6:30 PM, and again from 6:45 PM-8 PM. During the session, Carolynn Patten, PT, PhD, and Loren McCarthy, PT, will present current and evolving robotic therapies and contemporary research evidence acquired using robotic locomotor training. The session is sponsored by Hocoma Inc, a Foundation Partner in Research.
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Make a Gift for the Future of Physical Therapy
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You give your best to the physical therapy profession with every patient you treat, every client you see, and every student you teach. You shape the future of the profession through your membership in APTA. How can you support the advancement of patient care and foster evidence- based practice for a stronge rprofession in the years ahead?
Answer: Include one simple sentence in your will that directs a gift to the Foundation for Physical Therapy:
"I [name], of [city, state, zip], give, devise, and bequeath to the Foundation for Physical Therapy, Inc, 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314, [the amount of —, or — percentage of the estate] for its unrestricted use and purpose. EIN: 13-6161225."
Alternatively, you may designate your gift toward a specific endowment fund for scholarships or research grants. See the Foundation's Web site for a list of funds at www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org. Click on "Support the Foundation" tab at the left.
For a truly special gift, make it in honor of a friend or loved one.
If you have questions about leaving a bequest to the Foundation, please call Christine Williams at 800/999-2782, ext 3178.
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Foundation's 2nd Annual Online Auction
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The Foundation's 2nd Annual Online Auction opens on October 16. To register and bid, visit www.Foundation4PT.cmarket.com. Once registered, you can bid on soughtafter auction items such as vacation home rentals, collectibles, artwork, and jewelry.
It's easy to participate; everything you need to know is on the auction site. Bidding continues until 3 PM, Wednesday, November 6. Proceeds support the Foundation's mission of advancing the physical therapy profession through doctoral scholarships and clinical research.
You also can support the Foundation by donating an item to be auctioned, making a cash contribution, or referring friends to the auction site, www.Foundation4PT.cmarket.com.
For more information, contact Barbara Malm at 800/999-2782, ext 8502, or by e-mail at barbaramalm{at}apta.org.
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Footnotes
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Foundation recipients, please send the Foundation information about your publications, abstracts, pre-sentations, awards, or follow-on funding that have resulted from your Foundation award. We want to share your accomplishments! Send information to Victoria Matthews via e-mail at victoriamatthews{at}apta.org.
Copyright © 2007 by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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