OPERF | Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation

Small Grant Award

Mark D. Geil, PhD
Georgia State University
Department of Kinesiology and Health

Kinsey Herrin
Georgia State University

Minimizing Bracing in the Treatment of Idiopathic Toe Walking:
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Functional Outcomes
after Treatment with an Articulated Ankle-Foot Orthosis
and a Rigid Carbon Fiber Footplate

Resident Travel Award
John Frederick, CO/LO, BEP
Scheck & Siress


Transtibial Amputees’ Ability and
Knowledge of Sock Management
and the Relationship to the
Educational Needs of Amputees

Resident Travel Award
Brock Sande, CP
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics


Using Gait Analysis to Compare the
Biomechanical Effects of AFOs
Designed with a Solid Ankle versus
AFOs Designed with a Compression Heel

OPERF congratulates this year's award recipients and thanks everyone who applied to the 2011 Research Awards Program. OPERF’s Board of Directors also extends its gratitude and appreciation to all of those who served as clinical and scientific reviewers for this year's submissions. Their help and support ensure that all applicants receive constructive feedback and suggestions.

OPERF is proud to promote research and education activities in the O&P profession through activities such as the 2011 Research Award Program. Thanks go out to all the individuals, companies, and organizations within the O&P profession who sustain these programs through their generous donations.

About the OPERF
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) was established in 2008 to serve the entire O&P field. By the end of 2011 the foundation will have awarded grants, fellowships, and prizes totaling over $150,000. To learn more about supporting OPERF and the 2011 Education Awards, please see the OPERF website at www.operf.org.

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