Research and Guidelines

Advancing Research. Empowering Practice.

The Academy's research initiatives are unparalleled in the orthotics and prosthetics profession. We are proud to offer our members the latest in outcomes research and evidence-based clinical decision-making in digestible, easy-to-use guides and videos.

Clinical Knowledge Summaries

Distilled research, transformed into clinically relevant guides to support evidence-based practice.

Critically Appraised Topics

Brief appraisals that deliver key findings and bottom-line insights for O&P practice.

Systematic/Scoping Reviews

In-depth evidence reviews including background, methodology, and practice implications.

Research Guidance

Step into research with confidence. Access guides on terminology, methodology, and funding.

Resident Research

The best of NCOPE residency projects, plus Papers of Interest for the O&P community.

O&PiQ Evidence Database

Access the most comprehensive O&P evidence platform, evolving with your needs.

Surveying Academy Members

The Academy is committed to advancing O&P research. We distribute approved survey invitations to members and the healthcare community as part of that mission.