The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and Hanger Clinic named Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA, as the recipient of the inaugural James H. Campbell Commitment to Outcomes Award.
The award, established in 2025 and funded by Hanger, honors the legacy of James H. Campbell, PhD, president, Hanger Ventures, and celebrates those who have advanced evidence-based practice, implemented clinical outcomes programs, contributed to peer-reviewed research, and driven innovation in outcomes-based product development for better O&P patient care.
Gailey will be honored during the AOPA national assembly in Florida next month.
Gailey is recognized worldwide for his pioneering contributions to evidence-based amputee rehabilitation and the development and implementation of outcomes measures that have reshaped O&P care. His creation of the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) revolutionized functional assessment in prosthetics and remains one of the most widely used performance-based outcomes measure for individuals with limb loss today. He also codeveloped the Comprehensive High-level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), which has become a critical standard in military and high-performance rehabilitation programs.
“Dr. Gailey’s work has advanced the profession in immeasurable ways,” said Rick Riley, AOPA president. “He has spent decades developing and validating outcomes measures and also implementing them in clinical settings. His commitment to data-driven care has improved access to prosthetic technology, informed policy, and transformed the lives of countless individuals living with limb loss. It is a privilege to recognize Dr. Gailey as the first recipient of this prestigious award.”
In addition to AMP and CHAMP, Gailey has contributed to the development of more than a dozen outcomes measures, including the PLUS-M, Comprehensive Lower-limb Amputee Socket Survey, and the Prosthetic Satisfaction Survey–13. He has also published more than 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and 25 book chapters.
“It is an honor to be able to recognize Dr. Bob Gailey and his incredible contributions to the O&P field with this inaugural award,” Campbell said. “He has not only dedicated himself to providing excellent care to patients and serving those in need, but also to improving the O&P field through his work with outcomes measurements and evidence-based practice.”
