Christopher Powers, PT, PhD

President, Section on Research

On behalf of the Section on Research (SOR), I would like to welcome you to our website. Whether you are a member or non-member, please take a moment to browse the various pages, links, and resources that have been compiled for your benefit. We hope you find our website to be a valuable source of research-related information.

More than ever, physical therapy research is playing an important role as the profession moves towards autonomous, evidence-based practice. The Section on Research is committed to playing a leadership role within the APTA to ensure that the research needs of the profession are met. In addition, the SOR is committed to meeting the needs of its diverse membership, which ranges from graduate students to senior investigators.

Please take a moment to review the section’s strategic plan. Adopted by the SOR membership in 2007, this document provides the blueprint for the section’s activities over the next 5 years. As you will notice, the goals set forth in the strategic plan are ambitious and attainment of the various objectives will require active involvement of the membership at all levels. As a membership driven organization, we need your help to realize our mission and vision! Please consider making an investment in the SOR by volunteering your time and/or expertise as we move forward with our plan.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve the SOR as your President. Please contact me or any member of the executive committee if you have any questions and/or comments concerning the section.

Christopher M. Powers PT, Ph.D.

President, Section on Research

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

New book on synergies published by Oxford Press and authored by Mark Latash.....more (posted 5.1.09)

Postdoctoral Research and Research Assistant Positions at the University of Utah (posted 4.29.09)

Breaking News: The NIH Challenge Grant information is now live on the NIH Web site (posted 3.9.09)

NEW: SCI Research Fellowship at Shepherd: more (posted 3.22.09)

Applications are being accepted until January 27, 2009, for a new fellowship in health services research available from the Foundation for Physical Therapy. The New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative in Health Services Research includes a mentorship with a leading health care institution and a total $146,000 award during the 2-year program. See announcement for details and the Foundation Web Site for eligibility guidelines, instructions and the Online Application. (posted 11.5.08)