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 through digestible, easy-to-use guides and videos.

Clinical Knowledge Summaries

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

Critically Appraised Topics

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

Systematic and Scoping Reviews

In-depth evidence reviews covering relevant background, methodology, findings, and implications for clinical practice.

Research Guidance

Step into research with confidence through practical guidance on terminology, methodology, funding, and more.

Resident Research

Explore outstanding NCOPE residency projects and Papers of Interest selected for the O&P community.

Surveying Academy Members

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