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Christopher A Robinson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, where he functions as a prosthetic & orthotic educator, clinical researcher, and practitioner specializing in knowledge translation, stroke research, clinically relevant outcomes, and inpatient management.
Education:
- BS: University of Iowa (2002)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Northwestern University (2004)
- MBA: North Central College (2004)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Northwestern University (2006)
- MS: Northwestern University (2013)
His research program centers on stroke rehabilitation, prosthetics/orthotics innovation, and amputation management, with strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to spinal cord injury, brain injury, and neuropathic conditions. He integrates clinical research with patient-reported outcomes to advance sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation practices, particularly through evidence-based orthotic interventions for complex conditions like diabetic foot complications.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on practical clinical solutions in orthotics, including advanced fabrication techniques for custom foot orthoses and interdisciplinary management frameworks for neuropathic foot care, reflecting his commitment to translating research into tangible clinical improvements.
Honors and Awards:
- Fellow with Distinction, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (2016)
- Feinberg School of Medicine – Best Teachers, Northwestern University (2015)
- Outstanding Educator, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (2014)
- Outstanding Contribution to the Educational Development Counsel (2013)
- Educator Award, Orthotic & Prosthetic Education and Research Fund (2010)
As a recognized educator, Dr. Robinson mentors physical therapy students and contributes to faculty development initiatives, evidenced by multiple teaching awards. His professional leadership extends to national roles including Co-Chair of the Online Learning Center for the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists and membership on the National Academic Affiliations Council for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
He maintains active clinical and research collaborations through the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, working within interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainable prosthetic/orthotic solutions and advance rehabilitation technology globally.
