Robert S. Gailey, Jr., PhD, PT

Primary Appointment
Department of Physical Therapy - Assistant Professor

Secondary Appointment
Research Department, Miami VA Medical Center

Service
Junior Orange Bowl Ability Games Miami, FL 1986-present

Awards
Burgess Award, Amputee Coalition of America, 2003.
Marilyn J. Anderson Distinguished Lecturer, Baylor-Army Medical Center, 2003
America Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Thranhardt Lecture winner 2003
Letter of appreciation from James Peake, MD, The Surgeon General, on behalf of the Army Medical Department 2002
America Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics Thranhardt Lecture winner 2001
The International Society of Prosthetic and Orthotics Forcheimer Prize for Research 1995

Research
Amputee Rehabilitation
Recreational Activities for the Disabled
Biomechanics And Metabolic Cost Of Prosthetic Gait
Functional Assessment And Athletic Pursuits Of The Amputee As Well As Other Athletes With Disabilities Across The Life Span /

Selected Publications
Gailey, R.S., Clark, C. R. Physical Therapy Management of Adult Lower-Limb Amputees. In:  Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. D Smith, JH Bowker, JW Micheal (ed.). Mosby Company, 2004.

Gailey, R.S. Sport and Recreation Activities for the Lower Limb Amputee. In: Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. D Smith, JH Bowker, JW Micheal (ed.). Mosby Company, 2004.

Gailey, R.S., Clark, C. R. Rehabilitation of the Diabetic Amputee. In The Diabetic Foot. JH Bowker, MA Pfeifer (6th ed.). Mosby Company, (636-656) 2001.

Gailey, R.S., Raya, M.A. Mechanical Modalities. The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine. JA Downey, SJ Myers, EG Gonzalez, JS Liberman (3rd ed) Butterworthh-Heinemann, (761-776) 2001. 

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B, Nash M. The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP): an instrument designed to assess determinants of the lower limb amputee's ability to ambulate. Arch Phys Med Rehab 83:1 613-627, 2002.

Gailey R, Nash M, Atchley T, Moline-Little G, Morris-Cresswell N, Zilmer R. The effects of prosthesis weight on metabolic cost of ambulation in non-vascular trans-tibial amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int 21(2):9-15, 1997

Publications

Books and Monographs Published:
Gailey, R.S., The Essentials of Amputee Exercise Training and Running. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., 2005. (In Press)

Gailey, R.S., Clark, C. R. Physical Therapy Management of Adult Lower-Limb Amputees. In:  Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. D Smith, JH Bowker, JW Micheal (ed.). Mosby Company, 2004.

Gailey, R.S. Sport and Recreation Activities for the Lower Limb Amputee. In: Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. D Smith, JH Bowker, JW Micheal (ed.). Mosby Company, 2004.

Gailey, R.S., Clark, C. R. Rehabilitation of the Diabetic Amputee. In The Diabetic Foot. JH Bowker, MA Pfeifer (6th ed.). Mosby Company, (636-656) 2001.

Gailey, R.S., Raya, M.A. Mechanical Modalities. The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine. JA Downey, SJ Myers, EG Gonzalez, JS Liberman (3rd ed) Butterworthh-Heinemann, (761-776) 2001. 

Gailey, R.S. Prosthetics. Rehabilitation Techniques in Physical therapy. WE Prentice, ML Voight. McGraw-Hill Companies, (715-743) 2001.

Gailey, R.S. Orthotics. Rehabilitation Techniques in Physical therapy. WE Prentice, ML Voight. McGraw-Hill Companies, (325-346) 2001.

Gailey, R.S. Prosthetic Gait Assessment: Assessment in Occupational and Physical Therapy, D. Brundt, (ed.) W.B., Saunders, (199-216) 1996.

Gailey, R.S., McKenzie, A. Home Exercise Guide for Lower Extremity Amputees. Monograph,  Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc. (54 pages) 1995.

Curtis, C.R., Gailey, R.S. The Disabled Athlete: Athletic Injuries and Rehabilitation. J. Zachazewski, W. Quillen, D. Magee, (ed.). W.B. Saunders, (959-980) 1995.

Gailey, R.S. McKenzie, A. Stretching and Strengthening for Lower Extremity Amputees. Monograph, Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc. (59 pages) 1994.

Gailey, R.S. McKenzie, A. Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance for Lower Extremity Amputees. Monograph, Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., (44 pages) 1994.

Gailey, R.S., Clark, C. R. Physical Therapy Management of Adult Lower-Limb Amputees. In Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. JH Bowker, JW Micheal (ed.). Mosby Company, (569-597) 1992.

Gailey, R.S. Track and Field for the Physically Challenged:  Common Injuries Experienced by Amputees.  K.A. Curtis (ed.). Athletic Congress, (30-39)1992.

Micheals, J.W., Gailey, R.S., Bowker J.H. New Developments in Recreational Prostheses and Adaptive Devices for the Amputee. In 1991 Year Book of Orthopaedics, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1991.

Gailey, R.S. , McKenzie, A. Advanced Gait Training Program for Lower Extremity Amputees. Monograph, Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., (30 pages) 1989.

Juried or Refereed Articles and Exhibitions:
Wilson JR, Asfour, S. Abdelrahman KY, Gailey RS. A New Methodology for the Optimization of a Prosthetic Device for Running. Clinical Biomechanics 2005 (submitted).

Gailey, R.S., Roach, R.E., Applegate, B., Denton, B.R., Nitsche, J.M., White, M.T., A comparison of the functional benefits of different categories of prosthetic foot and knee components in younger versus older lower limb amputees. J Rehabil Res Dev 2003. (submitted)

Gailey, R, Roach, K, Applegate, B, Nash, M. The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP): An Instrument to Assess Determinants of the Lower Limb Amputee’s Ability to Ambulate. Arch Phys Med Rehab 83(5): 613-627, 2002.

Gailey, R Rehabilitation of a Traumatic Lower Limb Amputee. Physiotherapy Research International,
3(4) 239-243, 1998

Gailey, R., Nash, M., Atchley, T, Moline-Little, G., Morris-Cresswell, N., Zilmer, R. The  Effects of Prosthesis Weight on Metabolic Cost of Ambulation in Non-vascular Trans-tibial Amputees. Prosthet Orthot Int  21(2):9-15, 1997

Gailey, R., Wenger, M., Raya, M., Kirk, N., Erbs, K., Spyropoulos, P., Nash, M. A Comparison of the Metabolic Cost of Below Knee Amputee Ambulation and Possible Influencing Factors. Prosthet Orthot Int. 18(2): 84-91, 1994.

Gailey, R., Lawrence, D., Burditt, C., Spyropoulos, P., Newell, C., Nash, M. Comparison of Metabolic Cost During Ambulation Between the Contoured Adducted Trochanteric-Controlled Alignment Method and the Quadrilateral Socket. Prosthet Orthot Int 17(2): 95-106, 1993.

Gailey, R. Recreational Pursuits of Elderly Amputees. Topics in Geriatrics, 8(1): 39-58, 1992.

Micheals, J., Gailey, R., Bowker J. New Developments in Recreational Prostheses and Adaptive Devices for the Amputee. Clin Orthop Related Res 256: 64-75 1990.

Other works, publications, and abstracts (please note that all listings in this section are refereed):
Gailey R, Maximizing the Functional Outcomes of the Lower Limb Amputee with Evidence Based Assessment and Rehabilitation. AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA February 2004.

Gailey R, Update on Training Amputee Athletes and Enhancing Performance. AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA February 2004.

Gailey R, Prosthetic Management of the Amputee Athlete. AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA February 2004.

Gailey R, Optimizing Prosthetic Running Performance of the Transtibial Amputee. AOPA 2003 National Assembly, Reno, NV October 2003.

Gailey R,  Advances in Equipment for Athletes with Disabilities: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injury. AOPA 2003 National Assembly, Reno, NV October 2003.

Gailey R, Roach K, The Functional Value of Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Systems to the Transtibial Amputee. APTA Annual Conference, Washington D.C., June 2003.

Gailey R, Roach K, The Functional Value of Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Systems to the Transtibial Amputee. AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, San Diego CA, March 2003.

Gailey R, Golf: The Perfect Prosthetic Rehabilitation Therapy. AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, San Diego CA, March 2003.

Gailey R, An Integrated Rehabilitation Program for the Vascular Lower Limb Amputee. Florida Vascular Society Scientific Program, Naples FL, May 2003.

Gailey R, An Integrated Rehabilitation Program to Maximize the Functional Outcomes of the Traumatic Lower Limb Amputee. Florida Orthopaedic Society Scientific Annual Meeting, Ponte Verde FL, May 2003.

Gailey R, The Clinical Application of the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) With a Model of Disablement for the Amputee, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Chicago IL, October 2002.

Gailey R, Functional Assessment of the Amputee: The Future of Clinical Outcomes and Prosthetic Fittings. International Conference of Advanced Prosthetics, Newport Beach, CA April, 2002.

Gailey R, Performance Enhancement Exercises for the Amputee Athlete. AOPA National Assembly Phoenix, AZ October, 2001.

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B Denton BR, Nitsche JM White MT, Variables Predicting Functional Mobility in Younger Versus Older Amputees. APTA Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA . June 2001.

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B Denton BR, Nitsche JM White MT, Variables Predicting Functional Mobility in Younger Versus Older Amputees. . J Proc X World Congress International Society of Prosthetic  Orthotics, June 2001.

Gailey R, Maximizing the Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Assembly Performance While Minimizing the Effort.  . J Proc X World Congress International Society of Prosthetic Orthotics, June 2001

Gailey R, Evidenced Based Medicine, The Amputee Mobility Predictor and the Ability to Demonstrate Prosthetic Performance. Thranhardt Lecturer, AOPA National Assembly Dallas, TX October, 2000.

Gailey R, Applegate B, Roach K Validity of the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP): A Functional Measure of Ambulation Readiness APTA Annual Conference, Washington D.C. June 1999.

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B, Cho B, Cunniffe B, Licht S, Maguire M; Predictive Validity of the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) with Use of Prosthetic Componentry. APTA Annual Conference, Washington D.C. June 1999.

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B, Nash M Clinical Reliability of the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP): A Functional Prosthetic Assessment Tool. J Proc IX World Congress International Society of Prosthetic  Orthotics, June 1998.

Gailey R, Roach K, Applegate B, The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) Reliability, Validity and Clinical Application for Prosthetics and Amputee Rehabilitation. Proceeding of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association 1998 National Conference.

Gailey, R., Nash, M., Atchley, R., Little, G., Zilmer, R. Energy Expenditure with Respect to Prosthetic Weight in Trans-Tibial Amputees at a Selected Walking Speed. J Proc World Conference   PL-RR-1122-M, 1995. (Presented; 12th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Washington D.C., June, 1995).

Gailey, R. A Problem Solving Approach to Disabled Athletics. J Proc World Conference   PL-SI-1164-M, 1995. (Presented; 12th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Washington D.C., June, 1995).

Gailey, R. A Problem Solving Approach to Disabled Athletics. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot   (Presented; Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Melbourne, Australia, April, 1995).

Gailey, R. Recreational and Competitive Pursuits of Amputee Athletics: What Have We Learned? Where Are We Going? Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot   (Presented; Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Melbourne, Australia, April, 1995).

Gailey, R. Recreational Pursuits of the Elder Amputee: Age Alone Is Not A Reason For Non-Participation.  Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot   (Presented; Eighth World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Melbourne, Australia, April, 1995).

Gailey, R. Recreational and Competitive Pursuits of Amputee Athletics: What Have We Learned? Where Are We Going? J Proc AAOP  1995  (Presented; American Academy of Orthotic and Prosthetic Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA March, 1995).

Gailey, R. Nash, M., Atchley, R., Little, G., Zilmer, R. Energy Expenditure with Respect to Prosthetic Weight in Trans-Tibial Amputees at a Selected Walking Speed J Proc AAOP   1995  (Present For Presented; American Academy of Orthotic and Prosthetic Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA March, 1995).

Gailey, R. Building Positive Prosthetist and Physical Therapist Relationships J Proc AOPA 1:21. 1994 (Presented; American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Washington D.C. October, 1994).

Gailey, R. A Problem Solving Approach to Disabled Athletics J Proc AOPA 1:29, 1994 (Presented; American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Washington D.C. October, 1994).

Gailey, R. Contemporary Methods of Prosthetic Rehabilitation Training for All Levels of Amputees. Phys Ther 74:S159, 1994  (Presented; Second Joint Congress of the Canadian Physical Therapy/American Physical Therapy Association Toronto, Canada, June, 1994).

Gailey, R. Why Improving Prosthetic & Orthotic Function Can Enrich More than Quality of Life. Phys Ther 74:S161, 1994 (Presented; Second Joint Congress of the Canadian Physical Therapy/American Physical Therapy Association Toronto, Canada, June, 1994).

Gailey, R. A Training Program for Amputee Running Gait. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot 1:213 (Presented; Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Chicago, IL, June 1992).

Gailey, R. Hartley, G., Giaquinto, D., Moore, J., Stinson, D.  Computerized Video Analysis of Above-Knee Amputee Running Gait. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot 1:328 (Presented; Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Chicago, IL, June 1992).

Gailey, R. Lawrence, D., Burditt, C., Spyropoulos, P., Newell, C. Metabolic Cost of Unilateral Above-Knee Amputees Walking: A Comparison Between the Quadrilateral Socket and CAT-CAM Socket. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot 1:330 (Presented; Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Chicago, IL, June 1992).

Gailey, R. Wenger, M., Raya, M., Kirk, N., Erbs, K., Spyropoulos, P. Energy Expenditure of Below Knee Amputees During Unrestrained Ambulation. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot 1:329 (Presented; Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Chicago, IL, June 1992).

Gailey, R. Advanced Methods of Prosthetic Gait Training For High Tech Prosthetics. Proc Int Soc Prosthet Orthot 1:430 (Presented; Seventh World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Chicago, IL, June 1992).

Gailey, R. Biomechanics of Amputee Running Gait: How to Teach the Basics. American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetic Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Miami, FL, March 1992.

Gailey, R. Lawrence, D., Burditt, C., Spyropoulos, P., Newell, C Metabolic Cost of Unilateral Above-Knee Amputees Walking: A Comparison Between the Quadrilateral Socket and CAT-CAM Socket.  Proceedings World Confederation for Physical Therapy 11th International Congress II:641-3 (Presented; World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 11th International Congress, London, England, July 1991).

Gailey, R. Hartley, G., Giaquinto, D., Moore, J., Stinson, D. Gait Analysis of Above-Knee Amputee Running Gait.  Proceedings World Confederation for Physical Therapy 11th International Congress II:655-7 (Presented; World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 11th International Congress, London, England, July 1991).

Gailey, R. Nickels, A., Ade, B., Swain, S. A Survey of Recreational Activities Participated in By 1,156 Lower Extremity Amputees.  Proceedings World Confederation for Physical Therapy 11th International Congress II:647-49 (Presented; World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 11th International Congress, London, England, July 1991).

Gailey, R. Wenger, M. Raya, M., Kirk, N., Erbs, K., Spyropoulos, P., Nash, M. Energy Expenditure of Below-Knee Amputees During Unrestrained Ambulation.  Proceedings World Confederation for Physical Therapy 11th International Congress II:650-2  (Presented; World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 11th International Congress, London, England, July 1991).

Gailey, R. Advanced Methods of Prosthetic Gait Training for High Tech Prosthetics.  Proceedings World Confederation for Physical Therapy 11th International Congress II:635-7 (Presented; World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 11th International Congress, London, England, July 1991).

Gailey, R. Lawrence, D., Burditt, C., Spyropoulos, P., Newell, C. Metabolic Cost of Unilateral Above-Knee Amputees Walking: A Comparison Between the Quadrilateral Socket and CAT-CAM Socket. Phys Ther 71:6 S104 June 1991,   (Presented: APTA Annual Conference, Boston, MA, June 1991).

Gailey, R. Wenger, M., Raya, M., Kirk, N., Erbs, K., Spyropoulos, P., Nash, M. A Comparison of the Metabolic Cost of Below Knee Amputee Ambulation and Possible Influencing Factors. Phys Ther 71:6 S104  June 1991  (Presented; APTA Annual Conference, Boston, MA, June 1991).

Gailey, R. Hartley, G., Giaquinto, D., Moore, J., Stinson, D. Analysis of Above-Knee Running Gait.  Phys Ther 71:6 S103  June 1991 (Presented; APTA Annual Conference, Boston, MA, June 1991).

Gailey R. D'Esposito T, Tronnier S. Comparison of Activity Levels of Amputees with the CAT-CAM Prosthesis vs. Conventional Quadrilateral Socket. Phys Ther 68:5  May 1988 (Presented; APTA National Meeting June 1988).

Gailey, R. The Contoured Adducted Trochanteric - Controlled Alignment Method (CAT-CAM) vs. the Quadrilateral Socket. American Physical Therapy Association Journal, May 1987.

Other Works Accepted for Publication: 

Videos
Functional Prosthetic Training for the Transfemoral Amputee. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy Productions, 2002

Functional Prosthetic Training for the Transtibial Amputee. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy Productions, 2002

The Essential of Running for the Lower Limb Amputee. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy Productions, 2002

The Biomechanics of Lower Limb Amputee Running. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy Productions, 2002

Stretching and Strengthening for the Lower Extremity Amputee. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., 1994.

Balance, Agility, Coordination and Endurance for the Lower Extremity Amputee. Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., 1994.

Freestyle: The Carolina Saenz Story.  Finn Productions, Inc. (2nd place, 1994 Tele-Awards for medically-related docudrama), 1994.

A Prosthetic Gait Training Program for Lower Extremity Amputees.  Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, Inc., 1992.

Recreation Sports for Lower Extremity Amputee. Finn Video, Inc., 1991.

Funded Research

Gailey, R.S. (Principle Investigator) Evidence Based Amputee Rehabilitation. Merit Review Veterans Affairs Research Grant. Miami VAMC. $874,500. January 2005- December 2007.

Gailey, R.S. (Principle Investigator) The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP): A Functional Assessment Instrument for the Prediction of the Lower Limb Amputee’s Readiness to Ambulate Development of Clinical Applications. Disabled American Veterans ($18,000) April 2000 – December 2002.

Gailey, R.S. (Principle Investigator) A Survey of Recreational Activities Participated in By 1,156 Lower Extremity Amputees. Edwin Hokin Foundation ($9,000) July 1988.

Gailey, R.S. (Principle Investigator) Energy Expenditure of Below-Knee Amputees During Unrestrained Ambulation. & Metabolic Cost of Unilateral Above-Knee Amputees Walking: A Comparison Between the Quadrilateral Socket and CAT-CAM Socket. Edwin Hokin Foundation ($10,000) July 1988.