MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTI cannot believe that my second year as your president is almost up. It has been a great pleasure and an honor serving the Foundation. A lot has been accomplished, and yet we still have a great need to raise money for many additional worthwhile projects.

In this issue of the newsletter you will fi nd articles on Dave Welch’s Ride for Rehab, as well as the results of the Rehab 5k Run/Walk & Roll in Chandler. Thank you to all who came out for that event; we plan to continue this fundraising/socializing event at both the AAP and AAPM&R annual meetings.

Look inside for information on the fi rst Ossur Prosthetic/Orthotic Research Grant Award winner. The Foundation welcomes and encourages applications for research grants.

DAVE WELCH ON THE ROAD FOR REHABAs this newsletter goes to press, Dr. David Welch and his wife Mary have logged over 1,000 miles on their 2,200 mile Ride for Rehab. They’ve already faced both snow and 90 degree temperatures, climbs of over 7,000 vertical feet, as well as road closures that have sent them off their route. But they are determined to continue on their journey to support rehabilitation research. After taking a ferry to British Columbia, they will end their tour in Washington State on July 15.

You can follow their progress and see photos at http://rideforrehab2011.blogspot.com/. Dr. Welch asks that you join him in supporting rehabilitation research by making a per-mile pledge or simply a donation to the Foundation in his name. Visit our secure online donation page at http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/donate.html.

Along with the applications, we hope each of you will reach into your pockets and write a check to enable us to support future research projects. We will continue to work with the AAPM&R and AAP to facilitate the research needs of the population we serve.

I expect to see everyone who can sign up and show up for the 5k in Orlando. Please bring your children and your checkbooks!

NEW FORMAT: To give you the information you want in the most convenient format, we’re going to send the quarterly Founda-tion UPDATE newsletter in this format to give you immediate access to the informa-tion and still give you the opportunity to read the full text of articles that interest you by clicking through to this PDF. We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions – please e-mail them to panderson@foundationforpmr.org.

CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST OSSUR GRANT WINNER

CHANDLER REHAB 5K RESULTSThank you to all who joined us for the first Rehab 5k Run/Walk & Roll fundraising event during the AAP annual meeting, which was held on Friday, April 15 on the grounds of the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa.

As the sun rose over the desert and mountains, runners took off along the trail. Dr. Mike Saulino of Elkins Park, PA came in 1st at 20:20:00; Dr. Tom Cheffens of Phoenix was 2nd at 20:30:00 and Drs. Vikki Stefans and Mark Goddard tied for third place at 21:00:00. All funds raised will be used for physiatric research.

Sign up to today to take part in the Rehab 5k event on Saturday, November 19 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center (in conjunction with the AAPM&R Annual Assembly). The registration form can be found on the last page of this newsletter, or sign up when you register for the meeting.

Dr. Thomas Strax (right), President of the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, presented the 2011 Ossur Prosthetic / Orthotic Research Grant to Dr. Gopi Kasturi on Thursday, April 14, in Chandler, AZ. The award will be used to conduct a one-year pilot study on the use of lightweight spine braces in the treatment of osteoporotic fractures to help reduce pain, and increase mobility and participation in physical therapy. Dr. Kasturi will be examining the utility of a brace on bone density, pain, incident fractures and quality of life of his subject population. The study will be conducted at the VA Central California health care system and the Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Fresno with both veteran and civilian populations.

The award was presented during the plenary session of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and is generously funded by an unrestricted gift from Ossur Americas. According to Hilmar Bragi Janussen, Vice President for Research and Development, “Together with the Foundation for PM&R, Ossur hopes to raise the standard in Orthotics and Prosthetics rehabilitation research.”

Applications for the 2012 Ossur Prosthetic/Orthotic Research Grant can be found on the Foundation’s website (www.foundationforpmr.org) must be postmarked by October 15, 2011. For more information about the Foundation’s Research Grants and Awards program, contact Phyllis J. Anderson, MA, Executive Director at panderson@

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DOES THE FOUNDATION MAKE A DIFFERENCE?A recent survey of Foudation for PM&R Awards and Grants recipients showed that:• 4 out of 5 recipients presented their

results at CME conferences.• Over half of all Foundation-funded

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• One-third of grant recipients used the data to secure a larger grant for continued research.

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• “Funding through the Foundation for PM&R Medical Student Research Grant solidifi ed my desire to enter the fi eld of academic physiatry.”

• “(The Foundation) is the only place a physiatrist interested in musculoskeletal research can apply where the playing fi eld is even.”

HELP WANTEDThe Development Committee is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to work with the Board and staff to develop annual fundraising plans. If you are interested in assisting, please contact the committee Chair, Dr. Randy Braddom, at rlbraddom@comcast.net.

FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER HONOREDDr. Randy Braddom, Director-at-Large on the Foundation for PM&R Board of Directors and Chair of the Development Committee, was presented with the Distinguished Member award from the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) at their recent meeting in Chandler, AZ.

This award category of membership is reserved for the most distinguished physiatrist, an individual who is of international status, is recognized as a major contributor to the fi eld by virtue of teaching, research, and scholarly publications and is noted for dedicated service to the AAP.

REHAB 5K RUN, WALK & ROLLSaturday, November 19, 2011, 6:45 AMGaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center, Orlando, FL

We hope you will take part in and support the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation’s Rehab 5K Run/Walk & Roll, taking place Saturday, November 19 in Orlando, FL (in conjunction with the AAPMR Annual Meeting). This is a fundraising event; all monies collected will be used for physiatric research with a special focus on outcomes. Specific meeting time and location will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

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* This event is a fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a nonprofit organization supporting medical research. We encourage participants to seek additional support of their efforts from friends and family; a pledge sheet is attached. All contributions are tax deductible as charitable donations; you will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes. If you are interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Phyllis Anderson at panderson@foundationforpmr.org. Thank you for your help!

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