How PT Research Turns $10K Into $10 Million

Physical therapy research isn’t academic theory — it directly affects reimbursement, credibility, and the long-term survival of the profession.

In this episode, Becky Craik from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research explains how small grants turn into massive follow-on funding, why cost-effectiveness research matters more than ever, and what happens when funding disappears.

If you’re a PT, clinic owner, or healthcare leader who values evidence-based practice, this conversation explains why research funding protects your future.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Live From CSM
02:10 – Why PT Research Matters
05:00 – The $10K Domino Effect
08:00 – The Marquette Challenge
10:00 – Funding And Reimbursement
12:10 – The Future Of PT Research
14:00 – Parting Shot: Don’t Make Enemies

🔎 What You’ll Learn

How Foundation grants launch research careers
Why evidence directly impacts insurance reimbursement
What happens when research funding stops
Why cost-effectiveness research is the next frontier
How students and clinicians can get involved

🤝 Guest

Becky Craik
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research