The Mary Lou Barnes Award for outstanding PODS II application in postprofessional studies within neurology is given in honor of APTA Section on Neurology member and accomplished physical therapist Mary Lou Barnes, PT, FAPTA. Barnes was the founding director of the West Virginia University physical therapy program and served as chair of George State University's program. During her terms, both programs achieved national recognition. Members of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provided generous support for this award through the Foundation's Neurology Endowment Fund.
The 2020 recipient of the Mary Lou Barnes Award is:
Rachel Bican, PT, DPT
Ohio State University
Project Title: High-Intensity RehAbilitation to Improve Postural Performance in Children With Mild-to-Moderate Cerebral PalsY (The HAPPY Study)
Mentor: Jill Heahtcock, PT, PhD
The Patricia Leahy Award for outstanding PODS I application in postprofessional studies within neurology is given in memory of APTA Section on Neurology president, accomplished physical therapist, and Foundation Doctoral Training Research Grant recipient, Patricia Leahy, PT, MS, NSC. Leahy was a professor of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and was one of the first physical therapists ever to receive the Neurologic Certified Specialist certification. This scholarship is generously supported by members of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy through the Foundation's Neurology Endowment Fund.
The 2020 recipient of the Patricia Leahy Award is:
Ellen Sutter, PT, DPT
University of Minnesota
Project Title: Impact of Early Rehabilitation Interventions on Neurophysiological Development in Infants With Perinatal Stroke
Mentor: Bernadette Gillick, PT, MSPT, PhD
In addition to the Barnes and Leahy awards, in 2020, the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy funded one additional PODS I award through the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Neurology Endowment Fund.
The additional PODS I recipient is:
Alison Miller, PT, DPT
University of Delaware
Project Title: Physical Activity Post Stroke and Rehabilitation Clinical Trials
Mentor: Darcy Reisman, PT, PhD, FAPTA