After-School All-Stars Atlanta
Provides after-school programs and summer programs to educate youths on the importance of health, fitness, and sports, and teach skill-building, goal setting, and personal discipline. Our National Chair Arnold Schwarzenegger recognizes the potential of our program and other ICG programs in other cities as an effective tool in reaching inner-city areas across America.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Walt Thompson
Orthotics and Foot/Ankle Biomechanics Research Project
Investigating issues such as orthotic efficacy, comparative effects of various types and designs of orthotics, and variables associated with orthotics manufacturing. Additional research also investigates foot and ankle biomechanics (i.e. tibial rotation, plantar pressures, and forward and inverse modeling).
Funded annually by Sole Supports, Incorporated (2001-present)
Co-Investigators: Dr. Laurie Tis & Dr. Elizabeth Higbie