Vol. 88, No. 11, November 2008, pp. 1444-1445
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2008.88.11.1444
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News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy
Appearing in PTJ this month is an article titled "Plantar Stresses on the Neuropathic Foot During Barefoot Walking," coauthored by Michael J Mueller, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Dequan Zou, DSc, Kathryn Bohnert, MS, CDT, Lori Tuttle, PT, and David R Sinacore, PT, PhD, FAPTA.
The project builds on the findings of studies that Mueller conducted, with funding from Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) scholarships in 1987 and 1991, on the prevention of skin breakdown in people with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. The current study received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research to Mueller and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to Sinacore. Tuttle is currently receiving funding from a Foundation PODS I scholarship. Sinacore received a PODS II scholarship in 1989.
Also appearing in PTJ this month is an article titled "Excessive Adipose Tissue Infiltration in Skeletal Muscle in Individuals With Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, and Peripheral Neuropathy: Association With Performance and Function," coauthored by Tiffany N Hilton, PT, PhD, Lori J Tuttle, PT, Kathryn L Bohnert, MS, CDT, Michael J Mueller, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and David R Sinacore, PT, PhD, FAPTA.
The study was supported in part by the Foundation-funded New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative awarded to Hilton in 2006. The project was titled "Skeletal Muscle Disuse and Recovery in Diabetic Neuropathic Associated Sarcopenia." Hilton previously received PODS I and II scholarships for her work, "Adaptations in Skeletal Muscle during Cast Immobilization and Rehabilitation."
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You are invited to attend 2 events hosted by APTA sections during CSM 2009 in Las Vegas that will benefit the Foundation.
Join your friends and colleagues for a fun-filled evening at the Sports Physical Therapy Section's "Lady Luck" Gala. The evening will include dancing and a roving magician. Come and learn to play the most popular Las Vegas games—craps, roulette, and blackjack—from the experts. Of course, there will be the section's ever-popular Silent Auction. The auction will once again feature sports memorabilia, gifts, clothing, and equipment for your bidding pleasure.
The gala takes place at the Mandalay Bay Resort on Tuesday, February 10, from 8 PM to 11 PM. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students) and may be purchased in several ways: on the conference registration form; by calling the APTA Service Center at 800/999-2782, ext 3395; on the Foundation's Web site; at the Sports Physical Therapy Section's booth; or at the door.
The Home Health Section invites you to start your morning off with Starbucks coffee before you begin your educational programming. Stop by the Mandalay Bay Resort and grab a cup to go, or linger and chat with friends and colleagues. Foundation-funded researchers will be our special guests. Tickets are $15 ($5 for students) and may be purchased several ways: on the registration form; by calling the APTA Service Center at 800/999-2782, ext 3395; on the Foundation's Web site; at the Home Health Section's table; or at the door.
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For those who are 70.5 years or older and must take a payout from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a new law signed by President Bush on October 1, 2008, will allow you to turn that payout into a charitable gift and a charitable deduction.
The 2-year extension of the IRA rollover provision exempts from taxable income any funds transferred ("rolled over") from an IRA to a charitable organization. That means you can transfer that payout to the Foundation for Physical Therapy, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The provision had expired at the end of 2007. The extension was included in the $700 billion financial rescue package (HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008). The provision will be made retroactive to January 1, 2008, and will apply to gifts made from that date through December 31, 2009.
The following limitations apply:
- The donor must be age 70.5 or older.
- The cap on annual IRA rollovers is $100,000.
- The contribution must be a direct gift to a charity (no planned gifts).
For information on how you can transfer funds from your IRA to the Foundation for Physical Therapy, contact Renee Boyle at 800/875-1378, extension 3167.
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Could there be a silver lining in the turbulent financial markets? If you’ve seen the value of your investments decline in recent months, you could be in store for a double win on your taxes.
With 2 steps, you can make this a win-win on your 2009 tax returns.
First, you can arrange for a decrease in the taxes you owe by selling any stocks that you have owned for at least 1 year that are worth less than when you bought them. If you itemize, you may be able to claim the loss as a tax deduction.
Second, use the proceeds to make a charitable gift to the Foundation for Physical Therapy. This creates a charitable deduction for the full value of the gift in the year in which you make the gift. Consider it a personal tax-relief program.
To learn more about making gifts of securities to the Foundation, call Renee Boyle at 800/875-1378, ext 3167. As always, check with your personal tax adviser to determine the best course of action for you.
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