Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, professor, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Population Health Sciences and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University
In a recent editorial, Steven Z. George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, professor, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Population Health Sciences and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, and Alan M. Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, professor, Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Science, explore the significant impact of recent disruptions in federal funding on rehabilitation research.
They highlight how these changes could hinder the growth of rehabilitation sciences and their contributions to public health. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and political factors influencing scientific progress and call for the scientific community to advocate for supportive policies.