The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, serving as the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) research funding body, is dedicated to optimizing movement and improving the health of society through funding research and developing researchers. With a vision to shape the future of health via physical therapy research, their mission for over 45 years has been to support physical therapy research and researchers through grants, scholarships, and fellowships. They focus on creating a pipeline of skilled researchers capable of innovating and enhancing physical therapy practices, tools, guidelines, and education. Commitment to addressing health disparities highlights their efforts to advance research inclusively.
The Moffat Geriatric Physical Therapy Research Grant is designed to support physical therapy research with a focus on geriatric populations. The grant aims to fund both emerging and established researchers working on building the evidence base for effective and innovative physical therapy practices in geriatric care. This initiative is part of the Foundation's broader goal to improve physical therapy interventions and outcomes for older adults while addressing health disparities. The grant underscores the Foundation's dedication to advancing the profession's evidence-based practices through targeted research funding.