About Academy of Physical Therapy Research

MISSION:  Optimizing movement through discovery and innovation.

VISION:  Accelerating evidence into action.

Purpose Statement

Optimizing the integration of research into clinical practice through awareness, collaboration, and engagement.

  • Awareness – Increase visibility & build influence.
  • Collaboration – Create connections & promote partnerships.
  • Engagement – Inspire discovery & advance practice

Awareness – Increase visibility & build influence.
Objective(s):
A. Leverage technology to increase visibility of the Academy while being cognizant of technology/info overload.
B. Improve recognition of the value that PT research and services provide to society
C. Advance the understanding of the value of membership in the Academy
D. Introduce and invest in a multi-level marketing plan

Collaboration – Create connections & promote partnerships.
Objective(s):
A. Expand mentorship opportunities
B. Encourage 2-way interactions between clinicians and researchers
C. Explore and facilitate opportunities for interdisciplinary research

Engagement – Inspire discovery & advance practice.
Objective(s):
A. Encourage increased participation in research
B. Promote/develop programming that bridges clinic, classroom, community, & laboratory.
C. Promote interaction and involvement of Academy members