Publications & Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Publications


  • Morgan SJ, Friedly JL, Nelson IK, Rosen RE, Humbert AT, Hafner BJ. The effects of microprocessor prosthetic knee use in early rehabilitation: A pilot randomized controlled trial. PM&R. 2025: 17(4): 371-383. doi:10.1002/pmrj.13321
  • Rosen RE, Morgan SJ, Hafner BJ, McDonald CM. Race and ethnicity reporting in United States limb-loss literature (2015-2020): A scoping review. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics. 2025: 37(1): e6-e17. doi:10.1097/JPO.0000000000000537
  • Gaunaurd IA, Morgan SJ, Balkman GS, Kristal A, Rosen RE, Haynes JS, Gailey RS, Hafner BJ. Modifying the Five-Time Sit-To-Stand Test to allow use of the upper limbs: Assessing initial evidence of construct validity among lower limb prosthesis users. PLoS ONE. 2023: 18(2): e0279543. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0279543
  • Balkman GS, Hafner BJ, Rosen RE, Morgan SJ. Mobility experiences of adult lower limb orthosis users: a focus group study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2022: 44(25): 7904-7915. doi:10.1080/09638288.2021.2002437

Podium Presentations


  • Hafner B, Rosen R, Balkman G, McDonald C, Sawers A, Ferrell-Olson J, Koehler-McNicholas S, Olney C, Laine Dyreson M, Wurdeman S, Fylstra B. Expanding the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey (PLUS) system to measure fall-related health outcomes. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress. June 16-19, 2025. Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Hafner B, Morgan S, Balkman G, Rosen R, Bamer A, Salem R, Gaunaurd I, Kristal A, Sumner M. T Validity, Reliability, and Efficiency of the PROsthetic Mobility Performance Test (PROMPT). International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress. June 16-19, 2025. Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Kristal A, Gaunaurd IA, Morgan S, Bamer A, Salem R, Balkman GS, Rosen R, Alkenany JF, Gonzales PI, Padin MS, Pincus SJ, Hafner B. Use of outcome measures: A survey of physical therapists in the United States. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 15-17, 2024; Boston, MA.
  • Rosen RE, McDonald CL, Mauder K, Sawers A, Hafner BJ. Fall-related health outcomes in lower limb prosthesis users: A focus group study. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 50th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium. March 6-9, 2024; Chicago, IL.
  • Rosen RE, Morgan SJ, Brian BJ, McDonald CL. Race and ethnicity reporting in contemporary limb loss literature: A scoping review. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 50th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium. March 6-9, 2024; Chicago, IL.
  • Morgan SJ, Friedly JL, Nelson IK, Rosen RE, Humbert AT, Hafner BJ. Effects of microprocessor knee use in early rehabilitation. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 48th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. March 2-5, 2022; Atlanta, GA.
  • Gaunaurd IA, Morgan SJ, Balkman GS, Kristal A, Rosen R, Haynes JS, Salem R, Gailey RS, Hafner BJ. Reference values for the Four-Square Step Test in lower limb prosthetic users. Federal Section Platform Submission, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 24-27, 2021; Orlando, FL.
  • Gaunaurd IA, Morgan SJ, Balkman GS, Kristal A, Rosen R, Haynes JS, Salem R, Gailey RS, Hafner BJ. Reference values for a modified Five-time Sit-to-Stand Test in lower limb prosthetic users. Federal Section Platform Submission, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 24-27, 2021; Orlando, FL.
  • Balkman G, Morgan S, Weber E, Rosen RE, Hafner B. Development of an item bank to measure mobility of lower limb orthosis users. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. Sept 9-12, 2020; Virtual.
  • Balkman G, Morgan S, Weber E, Rosen R and Hafner B. Orthotic Patient-Reported Outcomes – Mobility (OPRO-M): Development of a population-specific item bank to measure orthotic mobility. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 46th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium; March 4-7, 2020; Chicago, IL.
  • Rosen R, Thompson K, Russell G. The effect of body mass index on in-brace correction obtained by a Boston-style scoliosis TLSO in patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a retrospective study. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association 101st National Assembly. September 26-29, 2018; Vancouver, Canada.
  • Rosen R, Thompson K, Russell G. The effect of body mass index on in-brace correction obtained by a Boston-style scoliosis TLSO in patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a retrospective study. Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics Annual Meeting. April 11-14, 2018; Grand Rapids, MI.

Poster Presentations


  • Hafner B, Rosen R, Balkman G, McDonald C, Sawers A, Ferrell-Olson J, Koehler-McNicholas, Olney C, Laine Dyreson M, Wurdeman S, Fylstra B. Development of new survey instruments to measure fall-related health outcomes in lower limb prosthesis users. Military Health System Research Symposium. August 4-7, 2025. Kissimmee, FL.
  • Hafner B, Morgan S, Balkman G, Rosen R, Bamer A, Salem R, Gaunaurd I, Kristal A. The PROsthetic Mobility Performance Test (PROMPT): a new performance-based test for measuring mobility in lower limb prosthesis users. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress. June 16-19, 2025. Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Rosen R, Thompson K, Russell G. The effect of body mass index on in-brace correction obtained by a Boston-style scoliosis TLSO in patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a retrospective study. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists 44th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. February 14-17, 2018; New Orleans, LA.
  • Rosen R, Thompson K, Russell G. The effect of body mass index on in-brace correction obtained by a Boston-style scoliosis TLSO in patients diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a retrospective study. Twenty-Second Annual School of Health-Related Professions Research Day. April 21, 2017; Jackson, MS.