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Encompass Health Therapy Grant awarded
The PIER Center received $15,100 in support of a pilot implementation study focused on increasing functional mobility opportunities for patients with stroke during inpatient rehabilitation.
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research grant awarded
The PIER Center received $40,000 in funding for a national longitudinal study investigating DPT students’ post-professional education pathways.
Brooks College of Health research funding awarded
The PIER Center received $15,000 to support a pilot study focused on strengthening the physical therapy workforce through improved transition to practice evaluation methods.
PIER Center research featured at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Feb. 14, 2026
Platform presentation: Determinants of DPT Students’ Intentions to Pursue Residency Education: A Baseline Analysis (ID: 50942).