Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

  • Randomized trial of the Innovative Neurotronics WalkAide compared to conventional ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) in stroke patients (INSTRIDE) Version 4.0, Role: Investigator, Innovative Neurotronics, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed
  • Metabolic cost of walking with passive vs. powered prosthetic knees among persons with limb loss, Role: PI, Ossur Iceland ehf., Grjótháls 5, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland, (01/2025 - 01/2026) Status: Approved

Internal

  • 1-2 kg Increase in a Transtibial Prosthesis and its Effect on Gait Mechanics, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2022) Status: Completed
  • Comparison of Comfort, Gait and Cost Assessment of 3D Scanned and Hand casted Sockets in Unilateral Transtibial Individuals, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2022) Status: Completed
  • MC-The performance of an articulating prosthetic ankle in gait and balance tasks in individuals with trans-tibial amputation, Role: PD/PI, LLU - GRASP, (01/2022 - 06/2025) Status: Awarded
  • The Effect of Alternative Prosthetic Alignments on Sit-to-Stand Proficiency in Transtibial Amputees, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2021) Status: Completed
  • Design, prototyping, and testing of a robotic prosthetic leg, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (10/2020) Status: Approved
  • A comparison of conventional physical therapy, powered exoskeleton, and hybrid physical therapy with exoskeleton in the treatment of individuals with sub-acute and chronic stroke, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (12/2019 - 12/2024) Status: Completed
  • Does external sensing haptic feedback improve grasp performance for able-bodied volunteers using a hook terminal device, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (01/2018 - 01/2019) Status: Completed
  • Biocompatibility of PLA plastic, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2017 - 01/2018) Status: Completed
  • A novel approach of using gelatin for shape capture, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (01/2017 - 01/2018) Status: Completed
  • Variable cadence in healthy able-bodied subjects, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (05/2016 - 05/2017) Status: Completed
  • "How do I document?" A retrospective analysis of documentation for prosthetic devices and subsequent reimbursement, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2016) Status: Completed
  • Comparison of the amputee mobility predictor, patient assessment validation evaluation test, and clinician subjective observational method in determining medicare functional classification level, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2016 - 02/2017) Status: Completed
  • Biofilm growth in prosthetic interfacing systems, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2016 - 02/2017) Status: Completed
  • A comparative study of functional grasp and efficiency between trans-radial 3D printed versus myoelectric prosthesis using able- bodied subjects: a pilot study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (04/2015 - 04/2016) Status: Completed
  • Effects of 3D printed cosmetic covers on self-image in lower extremity amputees, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (04/2015 - 04/2016) Status: Completed
  • Velocity comparison between contemporary dynamic elastic response foot and dycor spiralon foot, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (04/2014 - 04/2015) Status: Completed
  • A physiological and gait analysis comparison of simple passive knee units versus a microprocessor c-leg knee unit on transfemoral amputees using a 6-minute walk test, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (04/2014 - 04/2015) Status: Completed
  • Optimal starting positions for ankle foot orthoses, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehab, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed
  • The effect of ankle angle in a prosthetic running foot on velocity: A pilot study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehab, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed

Other Research

  • Author, pre-market notification (510k number - K023572) LLUMC Cranial Remolding Helmet, FDA class II device clearance for a cranial remolding orthosis - 2003. (12/2003 - Present)