Congratulations to Matt Paponetti on receiving a 2026 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research! This prestigious award will support his doctoral training and dissertation research, Physical Therapy in the GLP-1 Era: Optimizing Strength, Function, and Physical Activity in Adolescents with Obesity.
Matt’s research explores how GLP-1 receptor agonist medications affect body composition, physical function, and physical activity engagement in adolescents. Through this research, Matt hopes to optimize physical activity interventions in pediatric obesity care, helping youth experience the health benefits and joy that movement offers.