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 Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant, offered by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, supports physical therapy research to optimize health and movement. This initiative is particularly focused on funding physical therapy research and researchers, with an emphasis on developing innovative physical therapy practices, tools, guidelines, and education. It seeks to establish a pipeline of skilled researchers through grants, scholarships, and fellowships. The grant prioritizes addressing health disparities and aims to fund both new and established researchers in areas critical to the value of physical therapy. The Foundation expects to award one grant of $200,000 for a one or two-year period, aiming to advance evidence-based practices within the physical therapy profession. Applicants must be members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).