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Sivakanthan, S., Candiotti, J.L., Sundaram, A.S., Duvall, J.A., Sergeant, J.J.G., Cooper, R., Satpute, S., Turner, R.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2022). Mini-review: Robotic wheelchair taxonomy and readiness. NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 772, 136482.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2022.136482.
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Satpute, S., Cooper, R., Dicianno, B.E., Joseph, J., Chi, Y., & Cooper, R.A. (2021). Mini-review: Rehabilitation engineering: Research priorities and trends. NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 764, 136207.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2021.136207.
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Candiotti, J.L., Kamaraj, D.C., Daveler, B., Chung, C.S., Grindle, G.G., Cooper, R., & Cooper, R.A. (2019). Usability Evaluation of a Novel Robotic Power Wheelchair for Indoor and Outdoor Navigation. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 100(4), 627-637.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.07.432.
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Cooper, R.A., Tuakli-Wosornu, Y.A., Henderson, G.V., Quinby, E., Dicianno, B.E., Tsang, K., Ding, D., Cooper, R., Crytzer, T.M., Koontz, A.M., Rice, I., & Bleakney, A.W. (2018). Engineering and Technology in Wheelchair Sport. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 29(2), 347-+.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.013.
Candiotti, J., Wang, H., Chung, C.S., Kamaraj, D.C., Grindle, G.G., Shino, M., & Cooper, R.A. (2016). Design and evaluation of a seat orientation controller during uneven terrain driving. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 38(3), 241-247.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.12.007.
Crytzer, T.M., Hong, E.K., Dicianno, B.E., Pearlman, J., Schmeler, M., & Cooper, R.A. (2016). Identifying characteristic back shapes from anatomical scans of wheelchair users to improve seating design. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 38(9), 999-1007.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.06.017.
Ka, H., Ding, D., & Cooper, R.A. (2016). Three Dimentional Computer Vision-Based Alternative Control Method for Assistive Robotic Manipulator. Symbiosis, 1(1).SOJ Robotics & Automation (SOJRA).
Wu, Y.K., Liu, H.Y., Kelleher, A., Pearlman, J., & Cooper, R.A. (2016). Evaluating the usability of a smartphone virtual seating coach application for powered wheelchair users. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 38(6), 569-575.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.03.001.
Cooper, R.A., & De Luigi, A.J. (2014). Adaptive Sports Technology and Biomechanics: Wheelchairs. PM&R, 6(8), S31-S39.Wiley. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.05.020.
Mahajan, H.P., Spaeth, D.M., Dicianno, B.E., Brown, K., & Cooper, R.A. (2014). Preliminary evaluation of a variable compliance joystick for people with multiple sclerosis. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 51(6), 951-961.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2013.01.0023.
Wang, H., Tsai, C.Y., Jeannis, H., Chung, C.S., Kelleher, A., Grindle, G.G., & Cooper, R.A. (2014). Stability analysis of electrical powered wheelchair-mounted robotic-assisted transfer device. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 51(5), 761-773.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2013.11.0240.
Gebrosky, B., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., & Kelleher, A. (2013). Evaluation of lightweight wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA testing standards. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 50(10), 1373-1389.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2012.08.0155.
Kumar, A., Schmeler, M.R., Karmarkar, A.M., Collins, D.M., Cooper, R., Cooper, R.A., Shin, H., & Holm, M.B. (2013). Test-retest reliability of the functional mobility assessment (FMA): a pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 8(3), 213-219.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2012.688240.
Sindall, P., Lenton, J.P., Tolfrey, K., Cooper, R.A., Oyster, M., & Goosey-Tolfrey, V.L. (2013). Wheelchair Tennis Match-Play Demands: Effect of Player Rank and Result. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE, 8(1), 28-37.Human Kinetics. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.8.1.28.
Beyene, N.M., Steinfeld, A., Pearlman, J., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). Exploration of health perceptions and assistive technology use by driving status as related to transportation independence in New Delhi, India. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 7(4), 314-322.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.635328.
Boninger, M.L., McClure, L., Cooper, R.A., Schmeler, M., & Cooper, R. (2012). Wheelchairs. In DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice: Fifth Edition, Cooper, R.A., Ohnanbe, H., & Hobson, D.A. (Eds.). 2-2, (pp. 2097-2118).Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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Cooper, R.A., Molinero, A.M., Souza, A., Collins, D.M., Karmarkar, A., Teodorski, E., & Sporner, M. (2012). Effects of Cross Slopes and Varying Surface Characteristics on the Mobility of Manual Wheelchair Users. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 24(2), 102-109.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2012.659326.
Dicianno, B.E., Mahajan, H., Guirand, A.S., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). Virtual Electric Power Wheelchair Driving Performance of Individuals with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 91(10), 823-830.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31825a1497.
Garcia-Mendez, Y., Pearlman, J.L., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2012). Dynamic stiffness and transmissibility of commercially available wheelchair cushions using a laboratory test method. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 49(1), 7-21.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2011.02.0023.
Hiremath, S.V., Ding, D., Farringdon, J., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). Predicting Energy Expenditure of Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury Using a Multisensor-Based Activity Monitor. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 93(11), 1937-1943.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.05.004.
Karmarkar, A.M., Dicianno, B.E., Graham, J.E., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). Factors Associated with Provision of Wheelchairs in Older Adults. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 24(3), 155-167.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2012.659795.
Koontz, A., Toro, M., Kankipati, P., Naber, M., & Cooper, R. (2012). An expert review of the scientific literature on independent wheelchair transfers. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 7(1), 20-29.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2011.553983.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., Boninger, M.L., Spaeth, D.M., Dvorznak, M.J., & Dobson, A. (2012). Biomechanics of and Interfaces for Wheelchair Mobility. In Textbook of Rehabilitation Engineering, Yamamoto, T. (Ed.). Ishiyaku Publishers Inc.
Kumar, A., Karmarkar, A.M., Collins, D.M., Souza, A., Oyster, M.L., Cooper, R., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). Pilot study for quantifying driving characteristics during power wheelchair soccer. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 49(1), 75-82.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2010.09.0191.
Liu, H.Y., Grindle, G.G., Chuang, F.C., Kelleher, A., Cooper, R., Sieworek, D., Smailagic, A., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). A Survey of Feedback Modalities for Wheelchair Power Seat Functions. IEEE PERVASIVE COMPUTING, 11(3), 54-62.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/MPRV.2011.20.
Wang, H., Grindle, G.G., Candiotti, J., Chung, C., Shino, M., Houston, E., & Cooper, R.A. (2012). The Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA): A robotic wheelchair with advanced mobility and manipulation. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2012, 3324-3327.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/embc.2012.6346676.
Cooper, R.A., & Nowak, C.J. (2011). Paralympics and veterans. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 48(10), XI-XIII.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2011.11.0209.
Cooper, R.A., Ferretti, E., Oyster, M., Kelleher, A., & Cooper, R. (2011). The Relationship Between Wheelchair Mobility Patterns and Community Participation Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 23(3), 177-183.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2011.588991.
Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., Pasquina, P.F., & Fici-Pasquina, L. (2011). Sensor technology for smart homes. MATURITAS, 69(2), 131-136.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.03.016.
Grindle, G.G., Wang, H., Salatin, B.A., Vazquez, J.J., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). Design and Development of the Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 23(2), 81-92.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2011.567374.
Guirand, A.S., Dicianno, B.E., Mahajan, H., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). Tuning Algorithms for Control Interfaces for Users with Upper-Limb Impairments. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 90(12), 992-998.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318228ca9f.
Hong, E.K., Pearlman, J., Salatin, B., Wang, H., Liu, H.Y., Cooper, R.A., & Hargroder, T. (2011). Design and Development of a Lightweight, Durable, Adjustable Composite Backrest Mounting. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 23(1), 24-35.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2010.541405.
Jefferds, A.N., Pearlman, J.L., Wee, J., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). International Mobility Technology Research: A Delphi Study to Identify Challenges and Compensatory Strategies. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 23(4), 232-242.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2011.614677.
Karmarkar, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Wang, H., Kelleher, A., & Cooper, R. (2011). Analyzing wheelchair mobility patterns of community-dwelling older adults. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 48(9), 1077-1086.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.10.0177.
Karmarkar, A.M., Dicianno, B.E., Cooper, R., Collins, D.M., Matthews, J.T., Koontz, A., Teodorski, E.E., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). Demographic Profile of Older Adults Using Wheeled Mobility Devices. Journal of Aging Research, 2011(1), 560358.Hindawi. doi: 10.4061/2011/560358.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Karmarkar, A., Spaeth, D.M., & Schmeler, M.R. (2011). Prescription of Wheelchairs and Seating Systems. In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Braddom, R. (Ed.). Elsevier Limited.
Koontz, A.M., Kankipati, P., Lin, Y.S., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2011). Upper limb kinetic analysis of three sitting pivot wheelchair transfer techniques. CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS, 26(9), 923-929.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.05.005.
Koontz, A.M., Lin, Y.S., Kankipati, P., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). Development of custom measurement system for biomechanical evaluation of independent wheelchair transfers. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 48(8), 1015-1028.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2010.09.0169.
Mahajan, H., Spaeth, D.M., Dicianno, B.E., Collins, D.M., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2011). Comparison of Virtual Wheelchair Driving Performance of People With Traumatic Brain Injury Using an Isometric and a Conventional Joystick. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 92(8), 1298-1304.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.03.011.
Mason, Z.D., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R.A., & Laferrier, J.Z. (2011). Comparison of prosthetic feet prescribed to active individuals using ISO standards. PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 35(4), 418-424.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1177/0309364611421692.
Riggins, M.S., Kankipati, P., Oyster, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2011). The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Change in Mobility 1 Year Postinjury in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 92(7), 1027-1033.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.02.010.
Brose, S.W., Weber, D.J., Salatin, B.A., Grindle, G.G., Wang, H., Vazquez, J.J., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). The Role of Assistive Robotics in the Lives of Persons with Disability. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 89(6), 509-521.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3181cf569b.
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Cooper, R.A., Koontz, A.M., Ding, D., Kelleher, A., Rice, I., & Cooper, R. (2010). Manual wheeled mobility - current and future developments from the human engineering research laboratories. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 32(26), 2210-2221.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2010.517599.
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Dicianno, B.E., Cooper, R.A., & Coltellaro, J. (2010). Joystick Control for Powered Mobility: Current State of Technology and Future Directions. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 21(1), 79-86.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2009.07.013.
Ding, D., Liu, H.Y., Cooper, R., Cooper, R.A., Smailagic, A., & Siewiorek, D. (2010). Virtual Coach Technology for Supporting Self-Care. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 21(1), 179-194.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2009.07.012.
Gailey, R., McFarland, L.V., Cooper, R.A., Czerniecki, J., Gambel, J.M., Hubbard, S., Maynard, C., Smith, D.G., Raya, M., & Reiber, G.E. (2010). Unilateral lower-limb loss: Prosthetic device use and functional outcomes in servicemembers from Vietnam war and OIF/OEF conflicts. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 47(4), 317-331.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.04.0039.
Jefferds, A.N., Beyene, N.M., Upadhyay, N., Shoker, P., Pearlman, J.L., Cooper, R.A., & Wee, J. (2010). Current State of Mobility Technology Provision in Less-Resourced Countries. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 21(1), 221-242.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2009.07.011.
Karmarkar, A.M., Collins, D.M., Kelleher, A., Ding, D., Oyster, M., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Manual wheelchair-related mobility characteristics of older adults in nursing homes. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 5(6), 428-437.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/17483107.2010.481346.
Koontz, A.M., Brindle, E.D., Kankipati, P., Feathers, D., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Design Features That Affect the Maneuverability of Wheelchairs and Scooters. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 91(5), 759-764.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.01.009.
Laferrier, J.Z., McFarland, L.V., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Reiber, G.E. (2010). Wheeled mobility: Factors influencing mobility and assistive technology in veterans and servicemembers with major traumatic limb loss from Vietnam war and OIF/OEF conflicts. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 47(4), 349-360.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.03.0022.
Liu, H.Y., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R., Hong, E.K., Wang, H., Salatin, B., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Evaluation of aluminum ultralight rigid wheelchairs versus other ultralight wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 47(5), 441-455.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.08.0137.
Pasquina, P.F., Pasquina, L.F., Anderson-Barnes, V.C., Giuggio, J.S., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Using Architecture and Technology to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Military Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injury. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 21(1), 207-220.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2009.08.001.
Pyo, J., Pasquina, P.F., DeMarco, M., Wallach, R., Teodorski, E., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Upper Limb Nerve Entrapment Syndromes in Veterans With Lower Limb Amputations. PM&R, 2(1), 14-22.Wiley. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.10.002.
Souza, A., Kelleher, A., Cooper, R., Cooper, R.A., Iezzoni, L.I., & Collins, D.M. (2010). Multiple sclerosis and mobility-related assistive technology: Systematic review of literature. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 47(3), 213-223.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.07.0096.
Wang, H., Liu, H.Y., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R., Jefferds, A., Connor, S., & Cooper, R.A. (2010). Relationship between wheelchair durability and wheelchair type and years of test. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 5(5), 318-322.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.3109/17483100903391137.
Cooper, R.A. (2009). SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice. PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 33(3), 198-209.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1080/03093640903082126.
Dicianno, B.E., Sibenaller, S., Kimmich, C., Cooper, R.A., & Pyo, J. (2009). Joystick use for virtual power wheelchair driving in individuals with tremor: Pilot study. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 46(2), 269-275.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2008.02.0022.
Gagnon, D., Koontz, A.M., Brindle, E., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Does upper-limb muscular demand differ between preferred and nonpreferred sitting pivot transfer directions in individuals with a spinal cord injury?. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 46(9), 1099-1108.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2009.02.0012.
Gailey, R.S., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Sports - medicine for the disabled. The time for specialization in prosthetics and orthotics is now. PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 33(3), 187-191.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1080/03093640903083934.
Karmarkar, A.M., Collins, D.M., Kelleher, A., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Satisfaction related to wheelchair use in older adults in both nursing homes and community dwelling. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 4(5), 337-343.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483100903038543.
Karmarkar, A.M., Collins, D.M., Wichman, T., Franklin, A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Dicianno, B.E., Pasquina, P.F., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Prosthesis and wheelchair use in veterans with lower-limb amputation. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 46(5), 567-575.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0102.
Koontz, A.M., Roche, B.M., Collinger, J.L., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2009). Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Patterns on Natural Surfaces During Start-Up Propulsion. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 90(11), 1916-1923.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.05.022.
McClure, L.A., Boninger, M.L., Oyster, M.L., Williams, S., Houlihan, B., Lieberman, J.A., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Wheelchair Repairs, Breakdown, and Adverse Consequences for People With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 90(12), 2034-2038.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.07.020.
Pearlman, J., Cooper, R., Chhabra, H.S., & Jefferds, A. (2009). Design, development and testing of a low-cost electric powered wheelchair for India. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 4(1), 42-57.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483100802338440.
Sporner, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Dicianno, B.E., Collins, D., Teodorski, E., Pasquina, P.F., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Psychosocial impact of participation in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and Winter Sports Clinic. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 31(5), 410-418.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280802030923.
Sporner, M.L., Grindle, G.G., Kelleher, A., Teodorski, E.E., Cooper, R., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Quantification of activity during wheelchair basketball and rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games: A pilot study. PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 33(3), 210-217.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1080/03093640903051816.
Wang, H., Salatin, B., Grindle, G.G., Ding, D., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Real-time model based electrical powered wheelchair control. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 31(10), 1244-1254.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2009.08.002.
Yang, Y.S., Koontz, A.M., Triolo, R.J., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2009). Biomechanical Analysis of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Trunk Musculature During Wheelchair Propulsion. NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR, 23(7), 717-725.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1545968308331145.
Zipfel, E., Olson, J., Puhlman, J., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Design of a custom racing hand-cycle: Review and analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 4(2), 119-128.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483100802011021.
Collinger, J.L., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Price, R., Sisto, S.A., Tolerico, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2008). Shoulder biomechanics during the push phase of wheelchair propulsion: A multisite study of persons with paraplegia. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 89(4), 667-676.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.09.052.
Cooper, R.A. (2008). Quality-of-life technology. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY MAGAZINE, 27(2), 10-11.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/EMB.2008.915492.
Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). Trends and issues in wheelchair technologies. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 20(2), 61-72.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2008.10131933.
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Cooper, R.A., Tolerico, M., Kaminski, B.A., Spaeth, D., Ding, D., & Cooper, R. (2008). Quantifying Wheelchair Activity of Children A Pilot Study. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 87(12), 977-983.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31818dfe74.
Cowan, R.E., Boninger, M.L., Sawatzky, B.J., Mazoyer, B.D., & Cooper, R.A. (2008). Preliminary outcomes of the SmartWheel Users' Group database: a proposed framework for clinicians to objectively evaluate manual wheelchair propulsion. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 89(2), 260-268.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.141.
Dicianno, B.E., Aguila, E.D., Cooper, R.A., Pasquina, P.F., Clark, M.J., Collins, D.M., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Wichman, T.A. (2008). Acute mountain sickness in disability and adaptive sports: Preliminary data. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(4), 479-487.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.08.0136.
Ding, D., Leister, E., Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(7), 973-983.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.11.0178.
Ding, D., Souza, A., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). A preliminary study on the impact of pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchairs among individuals with tetraplegia. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 87(10), 821-829.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318186bd1a.
Karmarkar, A., Cooper, R.A., Liu, H.Y., Connor, S., & Puhlman, J. (2008). Evaluation of pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 89(6), 1191-1198.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.10.029.
Kim, J., Brienza, D.M., Lynch, R.A., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). Effectiveness evaluation of a remote accessibility assessment system for wheelchair users using virtualized reality. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 89(3), 470-479.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.158.
Kwarciak, A.M., Cooper, R.A., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2008). Curb descent testing of suspension manual wheelchairs. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(1), 73-84.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.11.0142.
Liu, H.Y., Cooper, R.A., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R., & Connor, S. (2008). Evaluation of titanium ultralight manual wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(9), 1251-1267.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.12.0204.
Pasquina, P.F., Tsao, J.W., Collins, D.M., Chan, B.L., Charrow, A., Karmarkar, A.M., & Cooper, R.A. (2008). Quality of medical care provided to service members with combat-related limb amputations: Report of patient satisfaction. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(7), 953-960.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.10.0163.
Pearlman, J., Cooper, R.A., Krizack, M., Lindsley, A., Wu, Y., Reisinger, K.D., Armstrong, W., Casanova, H., Chhabra, H.S., & Noon, J. (2008). Lower-limb prostheses and wheelchairs in low-income countries. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY MAGAZINE, 27(2), 12-22.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/EMB.2007.907372.
Rentschler, A.J., Simpson, R., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). Clinical evaluation of Guido robotic walker. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(9), 1281-1293.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.10.0160.
Simpson, R.C., LoPresti, E.F., & Cooper, R.A. (2008). How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair?. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 45(1), 53-71.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2007.01.0015.
Spaeth, D.M., Mahajan, H., Karmarkar, A., Collins, D., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2008). Development of a wheelchair virtual driving environment: Trials with subjects with traumatic brain injury. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 89(5), 996-1003.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.11.030.
Ambrosio, F., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Hubbard, S.L., Schwid, S.R., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). Comparison of mobility device delivery within Department of Veterans Affairs for individuals with multiple sclerosis versus spinal cord injury. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(5), 693-701.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.02.0016.
Authier, E.L., Pearlman, J., Allegretti, A.L., Rice, I., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). A sports wheelchair for low-income countries. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 29(11-12), 963-967.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280701240714.
Chaves, E.S., Cooper, R.A., Collins, D.M., Karmarkar, A., & Cooper, R. (2007). Review of the use of physical restraints and lap belts with wheelchair users. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 19(2), 94-107.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2007.10131868.
Cooper, R.A., Ding, D., Grindle, G.G., & Wang, H. (2007). Personal Mobility and Manipulation Using Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Control. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2007, 4368-4371.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/iembs.2007.4353305.
Crane, B.A., Holm, M.B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R.A., & Reed, M.P. (2007). A dynamic seating intervention for wheelchair seating discomfort. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 86(12), 988-993.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3181583ed9.
Crane, B.A., Holm, M.B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R.A., & Reed, M.P. (2007). Responsiveness of the TAWC tool for assessing wheelchair discomfort. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 2(2), 97-103.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483100601178484.
Dicianno, B.E., Spaeth, D.M., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., & Brown, K.W. (2007). Force control strategies while driving electric powered wheelchairs with isometric and movement-sensing joysticks. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 15(1), 144-150.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2007.891394.
Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., & Kelleher, A. (2007). Monitoring Seat Feature Usage among Wheelchair Users. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2007, 4364-4367.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/iembs.2007.4353304.
Fitzgerald, S.G., Kelleher, A., Teodorski, E., Collins, D.M., Boninger, M., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). The development of a nationwide registry of wheelchair users. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 2(6), 358-365.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/17483100701745752.
Gordon, A.T., Lutz, G.E., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). Introduction to nanotechnology - Potential applications in physical medicine and rehabilitation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 86(3), 225-241.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318031ee1a.
Hubbard, S.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Vogel, B., Reker, D.M., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2007). Distribution and cost of wheelchairs and scooters provided by veterans health administration. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(4), 581-592.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.10.0136.
Kirby, R.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). Applicability of the Wheelchair Skills Program to the Indian context. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 29(11-12), 969-972.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280701240730.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y., Price, R., Tollerico, M.L., DiGivine, C.P., Sisto, S.A., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2007). Multisite comparison of wheelchair propulsion kinetics in persons with paraplegia. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(3), 449-458.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.05.0048.
Tolerico, M.L., Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., Spaeth, D.M., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., & Boninger, M.L. (2007). Assessing mobility characteristics and activity levels of manual wheelchair users. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(4), 561-571.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.02.0017.
Wang, H., Grindle, G.G., Connor, S., & Cooper, R.A. (2007). An Experimental Method for Measuring the Moment of Inertia of an Electric Power Wheelchair. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2007, 4798-4801.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/iembs.2007.4353413.
Wolf, E., Cooper, R.A., Pearlman, J., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Kelleher, A. (2007). Longitudinal assessment of vibrations during manual and power wheelchair driving over select sidewalk surfaces. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(4), 573-580.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2006.05.0049.
Zipfel, E., Cooper, R.A., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R., & McCartney, M. (2007). New design and development of a manual wheelchair for India. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 29(11-12), 949-962.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280701240672.
Collins, D.M., Fitzgerald, S.G., Sachs-Ericsson, N., Scherer, M., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2006). Psychosocial well-being and community participation of service dog partners. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 1(1-2), 41-48.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280500167183.
Collins, D.M., Karmarkar, A., Relich, R., Pasquina, P.F., & Cooper, R.A. (2006). Review of Research on Prosthetic Devices for Lower Extremity Amputation. Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 34(5), 379-438.Begell House. doi: 10.1615/critrevbiomedeng.v34.i5.20.
Cooper, R.A. (2006). Wheelchair standards: It's all about quality assurance and evidence-based practice. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 29(2), 93-94.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2006.11753862.
Cooper, R.A. (2006). James J. Peters Memorial Lecture - Carrying the torch: A call to build on the progress of the past 25 years. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 29(1), 5-9.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2006.11753848.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., & Kelleher, A. (2006). Use of the INDEPENDENCE 3000 IBOT™ transporter at home and in the community: A case report. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 1(1-2), 111-117.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280500167571.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Spaeth, D.M., Ding, D., Guo, S., Koontz, A.M., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., & Collins, D.M. (2006). Engineering better wheelchairs to enhance community participation. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 14(4), 438-455.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2006.888382.
Cooper, R.Cooper, R., Tolerico, M., Guo, S., Ding, D., & Pearlman, J. (2006). Advances in Electric-Powered Wheelchairs. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 11(4), 15-29.American Spinal Injury Association. doi: 10.1310/acuk-kfyp-abeq-a30c.
Dicianno, B.E., Spaeth, D.M., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Boninger, M.L. (2006). Advancements in power wheelchair joystick technology: Effects of isometric joysticks and signal conditioning on driving performance. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 85(8), 631-639.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/01.phm.0000228519.54763.b4.
Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R.A., Zipfel, E., Spaeth, D.M., Puhlman, J., Kelleher, A., Cooper, R., & Guo, S. (2006). The development and preliminary evaluation of a training device for wheelchair users: The GAMEWheels system. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 1(1-2), 129-139.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280500167639.
Frontera, W.R., Fuhrer, M.J., Jette, A.M., Chan, L., Cooper, R.A., Duncan, P.W., Kemp, J.D., Ottenbacher, K.J., Peckham, H., Roth, E.J., & Tate, D.G. (2006). Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity. Executive summary. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 87(1), 148-152.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.10.021.
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Frontera, W.R., Fuhrer, M.J., Jette, A.M., Chan, L., Cooper, R.A., Duncan, P.W., Kemp, J.D., Ottenbacher, K.J., Peckham, P.H., Roth, E.J., & Tate, D.G. (2006). Rehabilitation medicine summit: building research capacity Executive Summary. JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION, 3(1), 1.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-3-1.
Guo, S.F., Grindle, G.G., Authier, E.L., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Kelleher, A., & Cooper, R. (2006). Development and qualitative assessment of the GAMECycle exercise system. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 14(1), 83-90.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2006.870493.
Hubbard, S.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Reker, D.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Kazis, L.E. (2006). Demographic characteristics of veterans who received wheelchairs and scooters from Veterans Health Administration. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 43(7), 831-844.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2005.11.0174.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Ding, D., Spaeth, D.M., & Schmeler, M.R. (2006). Prescription of Wheelchairs and Seating Systems. In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Braddom, R. (Ed.). (pp. 381-411).Elsevier Limited.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y., Boninger, D.S., Kanaly, J., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Dieruf, K., & Ewer, L. (2006). Investigation of the performance of an ergonomic handrim as a pain-relieving intervention for manual wheelchair users. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 18(2), 123-145.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2006.10131912.
Mercer, J.L., Boninger, M., KoontZ, A., Ren, D., Dyson-Hudson, T., & Cooper, R. (2006). Shoulder joint kinetics and pathology in manual wheelchair users. CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS, 21(8), 781-789.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2006.04.010.
Pearlman, J., Cooper, R.A., Zipfel, E., Cooper, R., & McCartney, M. (2006). Towards the development of an effective technology transfer model of wheelchairs to developing countries. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 1(1-2), 103-110.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280500167563.
Algood, S.D., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2005). Effect of a pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchair on the functional capabilities of persons with tetraplegia. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 86(3), 380-386.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.05.017.
Ambrosio, F., Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Koontz, A.M., & Cooper, R.A. (2005). Biomechanics and strength of manual wheelchair users. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 28(5), 407-414.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2005.11753840.
Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Sisto, S.A., Dyson-Hudson, T.A., Chang, M., Price, R., & Cooper, R.A. (2005). Pushrim biomechanics and injury prevention in spinal cord injury: recommendations based on CULP-SCI investigations. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 42(3 Supp), 9-19.
Cooper, R.A., Ding, D., Simpson, R., Fitzgerald, S.G., Spaeth, D.M., Guo, S.F., Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R., Kim, J., & Boninger, M.L. (2005). Virtual reality and computer enhanced training applied to wheeled mobility: An overview of work in Pittsburgh. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 17(2), 159-170.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2005.10132105.
Crane, B.A., Holm, M.B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R.A., Reed, M.P., & Stadelmeier, S. (2005). Test-retest reliability, internal item consistency, and concurrent validity of the wheelchair seating discomfort assessment tool. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 17(2), 98-107.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2005.10132100.
Ding, D., & Cooper, R.A. (2005). Electric-powered wheel chairs. IEEE CONTROL SYSTEMS MAGAZINE, 25(2), 22-34.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/MCS.2005.1411382.
Ding, D., Leister, E., Cooper, R.A., Spaeth, D., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., & Boninger, M.L. (2005). A Wheelchair Usage Monitoring/Logging System. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2005, 6897-6899.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1616091.
Fitzgerald, S.G., Collins, D.M., Cooper, R.A., Tolerico, M., Kelleher, A., Hunt, P., Martin, S., Impink, B., & Cooper, R. (2005). Issues in maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs: A pilot study. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 42(6), 853-862.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2004.10.0130.
Frontera, W.R., Fuhrer, M.J., Jette, A.M., Chan, L., Cooper, R.A., Duncan, P.W., Kemp, J.D., Ottenbacher, K.J., Peckham, P.H., Roth, E.J., & Tate, D.G. (2005). Rehabilitation medicine summit - Building research capacity. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 84(12), 913-926.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/01.phm.0000190316.61035.5e.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Yang, Y.S., Impink, B.G., & van der Woude, L.H.V. (2005). A kinetic analysis of manual wheelchair propulsion during start-up on select indoor and outdoor surfaces. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 42(4), 447-458.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2004.08.0106.
Kwarciak, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Ammer, W.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R. (2005). Fatigue testing of selected suspension manual wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 86(1), 123-129.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2003.11.038.
Pearlman, J.L., Cooper, R.A., Karnawat, J., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2005). Evaluation of the safety and durability of low-cost nonprogrammable electric powered wheelchairs. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 86(12), 2361-2370.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.07.294.
Simpson, R., LoPresti, E., Hayashi, S., Guo, S., Ding, D., Ammer, W., Sharma, V., & Cooper, R. (2005). A prototype power assist wheelchair that provides for obstacle detection and avoidance for those with visual impairments. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 30.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-2-30.
Souza, A.L., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Shimada, S.D., Cooper, R.A., & Ambrosio, F. (2005). Upper limb strength in individuals with spinal cord injury who use manual wheelchairs. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 28(1), 26-32.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2005.11753795.
Wolf, E., Pearlman, J., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Kelleher, A., Collins, D.M., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R. (2005). Vibration exposure of individuals using wheelchairs over sidewalk surfaces. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 27(23), 1443-1449.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/09638280500264709.
Algood, S.D., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2004). Impact of a pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair on the metabolic demands, stroke frequency, and range of motion among subjects with tetraplegia. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 85(11), 1865-1871.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.04.043.
Boninger, M.L., Impink, B.G., Cooper, R.A., & Koontz, A.M. (2004). Relation between median and ulnar nerve function and wrist kinematics during wheelchair propulsion. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 85(7), 1141-1145.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2003.11.016.
Chaves, E.S., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., Fitzgerald, S.G., Gray, D.B., & Cooper, R.A. (2004). Assessing the influence of wheelchair technology on perception of participation in spinal cord injury. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 85(11), 1854-1858.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.03.033.
Cooper, R. (2004). Bioengineering and Spinal Cord Injury: A Perspective On The State Of The Science. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 27(4), 351-364.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2004.11753773.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Kellerher, A. (2004). Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury. In McKinley, W.O., & Meade, M.A. (Eds.). NEUROREHABILITATION, 19(2), 161-170.IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/nre-2004-19210.
Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., Schmeler, M., & Boninger, M.L. (2004). Push for power. Rehab Management, 17(2), 32-36.
Cooper, R.A., Wolf, E., Fitzgerald, S.G., Kellerher, A., Ammer, W., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R. (2004). Evaluation of selected sidewalk pavement surfaces for vibration experienced by users of manual and power wheelchairs. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 27(5), 468-475.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2004.11752239.
Crane, B.A., Holm, M.B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R.A., Reed, M.P., & Stadelmeier, S. (2004). Development of a consumer-driven Wheelchair Seating Discomfort Assessment Tool (WcS-DAT). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH, 27(1), 85-90.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/00004356-200403000-00014.
Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., & Spaeth, D. (2004). Optimized Joystick Controller. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2, 4881-4883.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/iembs.2004.1404350.
Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., Guo, S.F., & Corfman, T.A. (2004). Analysis of driving backward in an electric-powered wheelchair. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, 12(6), 934-943.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TCST.2004.833638.
Fass, M.V., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Schmeler, M., Boninger, M.L., Algood, S.D., Ammer, W.A., Rentschler, A.J., & Duncan, J. (2004). Durability, value, and reliability of selected electric powered wheelchairs. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 85(5), 805-814.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2003.08.096.
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Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R.A., Thorman, T., Cooper, R., Guo, S.F., & Boninger, M.L. (2004). The GAMECycle exercise system:: Comparison with standard ergometry. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 27(5), 453-459.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2004.11752237.
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Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., & Fay, B.T. (2004). Scapular range of motion in a quasi-wheelchair push. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 33(3), 237-248.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2003.04.002.
Rentschler, A.J., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., Guo, S.F., Ammer, W.A., Vitek, M., & Algood, D. (2004). Evaluation of selected electric-powered wheelchairs using the ANSI/RESNA standards. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 85(4), 611-619.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2003.06.023.
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Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Lin, J., Cooper, R., Dicianno, B., & Liu, B. (2003). Investigating neck pain in wheelchair users. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 82(3), 197-202.Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi: 10.1097/01.PHM.0000054217.17816.DD.
Boninger, M.L., Dicianno, B.E., Cooper, R.A., Towers, J.D., Koontz, A.M., & Souza, A.L. (2003). Shoulder magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities, wheelchair propulsion, and gender. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 84(11), 1615-1620.Elsevier. doi: 10.1053/S0003-9993(03)00282-X.
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Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., Dobson, A.R., Kessler, J., Schmeler, M., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2003). Use of the INDEPENDENCE 3000 IBOT Transporter at home and in the community. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 26(1), 79-85.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2003.11753665.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., Robertson, R.N., & Baldini, F.D. (2003). Wheelchair racing efficiency. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 25(4-5), 207-212.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/0963828021000030918.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R., Robertson, R.N., & Baldini, F.D. (2003). Wheelchair racing efficiency. Disability and rehabilitation, 25(4-5), 207-212.
Cooper, R.A., Wolf, E., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., Ulerich, R., & Ammer, W.A. (2003). Seat and footrest shocks and vibrations in manual wheelchairs with and without suspension. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 84(1), 96-102.Elsevier. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2003.50069.
Corfman, T.A., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2003). Range of motion and stroke frequency differences between manual wheelchair propulsion and pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair propulsion. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 26(2), 135-140.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2003.11753673.
Corfman, T.A., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Cooper, R. (2003). Tips and falls during electric-powered wheelchair driving: Effects of seatbelt use, legrests, and driving speed. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 84(12), 1797-1802.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0003-9993(03)00467-2.
DiGiovine, C.P., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., Wolf, E.J., & Guo, S.F. (2003). Whole-body vibration during manual wheelchair propulsion with selected seat cushions and back supports. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 11(3), 311-322.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2003.816872.
DiGiovine, C.P., Cooper, R.A., Wolf, E., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Boninger, M.L. (2003). Analysis of whole-body vibration during manual wheelchair propulsion: A comparison of seat cushions and back supports for individuals without a disability. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 15(2), 129-144.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2003.10131897.
Ding, D., Cooper, R.A., Kaminski, B.A., Kanaly, J.R., Allegretti, A., Chaves, E., & Hubbard, S. (2003). Integrated control and related technology of assistive devices. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 15(2), 89-97.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2003.10131892.
Fitzgerald, S.G., Arva, J., Cooper, R.A., Dvorznak, M.J., Spaeth, D.M., & Boninger, M.L. (2003). A pilot study on community usage of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 15(2), 113-119.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2003.10131895.
Guo, S.F., Cooper, R.A., Corfman, T., Ding, D., & Grindle, G. (2003). Influence of wheelchair front caster wheel on reverse directional stability. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 15(2), 98-104.Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2003.10131893.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Fay, B.T. (2003). Musculoskeletal Pain and Overuse Injuries. In Spinal Cord Medicine: Principles and Practice, Lin, V., & Cardenas, D.D. (Eds.). (pp. 527-534).Demos Medical Publishing.
Rentschler, A.J., Cooper, R.A., Blasch, B., & Boninger, M.L. (2003). Intelligent walkers for the elderly: Performance and safety testing of VA-PAMAID robotic walker. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 40(5), 423-431.Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2003.09.0423.
Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Koontz, A.M., & Fay, B.T. (2002). Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 83(5), 718-723.Elsevier. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2002.32455.
Cooper, R.A. (2002). Wheelchair users are not necessarily wheelchair bound. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 50(4), 771-772.Wiley. doi: 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50177.x.
Cooper, R.A., DiGiovine, C.P., Boninger, M.L., Shimada, S.D., Koontz, A.M., & Baldwin, M.A. (2002). Filter frequency selection for manual wheelchair biomechanics. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 39(3), 323-336.
Cooper, R.A., Schmeler, M.R., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2002). 20 years and still rolling strong!. Sports ‘N’ Spokes, 35-45.the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Cooper, R.A., Spaeth, D.M., Jones, D.K., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Guo, S. (2002). Comparison of virtual and real electric powered wheelchair driving using a position sensing joystick and an isometric joystick. Medical engineering & physics, 24(10), 703-708.
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Cooper, R.A., Thorman, T., Cooper, R., Dvorznak, M.J., Fitzgerald, S.G., Ammer, W., Song-Feng, G., & Boninger, M.L. (2002). Driving characteristics of electric-powered wheelchair users: How far, fast, and often do people drive?. ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 83(2), 250-255.Elsevier. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2002.28020.
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Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., & Fay, B.T. (2002). Shoulder kinematics and kinetics during two speeds of wheelchair propulsion. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 39(6), 635-649.
O'Connor, T.J., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R.A., Thorman, T.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2002). Kinetic and physiological analysis of the GAMEwheels system. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 39(6), 627-634.
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Dvorznak, M.J., Cooper, R.A., O'Connor, T.J., Boninger, M.L., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2001). Kinematic comparison of Hybrid II test dummy to wheelchair user. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 23(4), 239-247.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1350-4533(01)00025-X.
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Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2001). An autoregressive modeling approach to analyzing wheelchair propulsion forces. MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS, 23(4), 285-291.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1350-4533(00)00082-5.
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Shimada, S.D., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., & Corfman, T.A. (2001). Comparison of three different models to represent the wrist during wheelchair propulsion. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 9(3), 274-282.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/7333.948455.
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Koontz, A.M., Triolo, R.J., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Yang, Y. (2007). Surface EMG Analysis on Shoulder Muscle During Prolonged Wheelchair Propulsion. In Proceedings of the International Society of Biomechanics Congress.Taipei, Taiwan.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Mercer, J.L. (2006). Relationship of shoulder pathology and shoulder kinetics during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 29th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Mercer, J.L. (2006). Upper body kinematic analysis of four types of lateral wheelchair transfers. In Proceedings of the 29th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y.S., Triolo, R.J., Mercer, J.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2006). Surface electrical stimulation of trunk musculature during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 29th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Pearlman, J.L., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, D., & Mercer, J.L. (2005). Effect of Weight on Wheelchair Propulsion Over Various Surfaces. In Proceedings of the 28th Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Rice, I. (2005). Characteristics of the Manual Wheelchair Propulsive Stroke Under Fatigue Conditions. In Proceedings of the 28th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Pearlman, J.L., Mercer, J.L., Boninger, M.L., & Cowan, R.E. (2005). Factors Affecting Start-Up Propulsion Forces. In Proceedings of the 28th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Eisler, H., Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., & Boninger, M.L. (2005). Considerations for the Selection and Fitting of Manual Wheelchairs for Optimal Mobility. In Proceedings of the 21st International Seating Symposium, (pp. 59-60).Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Pearlman, J.L., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Mercer, J.L. (2005). Kinetic Analysis of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Over Three Surfaces. In XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.Cleveland State University, OH.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y.S., Kanaly, J., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2005). Start-Up propulsion biomechanics using a prototype ergonomic pushrim. In Proceedings of the 28th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Yang, Y.S., Price, R., Sisto, S.A., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2005). Multi-site comparison of wheelchair propulsion in persons with paraplegia. In Proceedings of the 28th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Rice, I. (2004). An analysis of trunk excursion in manual wheelchair users. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). Influence of gripping moments on mechanical efficiency of wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2004 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Kanaly, J., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). Biomechanical analysis of a new ergonomic wheelchair pushrim. In Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Symposium.Tainan, Taiwan, National Cheng Kung University.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Rice, I., Yang, Y.S., & Cooper, R.A. (2004). Trunk movement patterns and propulsion efficiency in wheelchair users with and without SCI. In Proceedings of the American Society Biomechanics 2004 Annual Meeting.Portland, OR.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Triolo, R.J., Cooper, R.A., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). EMG activity of trunk muscles during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the American Society Biomechanics 2004 Annual Meeting.Portland, OR.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Triolo, R.J., Cooper, R.A., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). Wheelchair Propulsion Pattern and EMG Activity of the Trunk Muscles. In Proceedings of the 19th Japanese Conference on the Advancement of Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (RESJA Conference), (pp. 219-220).Sapporo, Japan.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Impink, B.G. (2004). Range of Motion and Wheelchair Pushrim Kinetics: Their Impact on Nerve Health. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Rice, I. (2004). Wheelchair users with SCI exhibit paradoxical trunk motion during propulsion. In Proceedings of the Restoration of Wheeled Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation Congress.Amsterdam, Holland.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Tharakeshwarappa, N. (2004). Biomechanical analysis of a wheelchair wheelie in persons with SCI. In Proceedings of the American Society Biomechanics 2004 Annual Meeting.Portland, OR.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Tharakeshwarappa, N. (2004). Corrective forces required to balance in a wheelchair wheelie. In Proceedings of the Restoration of Wheeled Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation Congress.Amsterdam, Holland.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Dvorznak, M.J., & Ambrosio, A. (2004). A model-based criterion for assessing appropriateness of wheelchair setup. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2004 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Ding, D., Cooper, R., & Hoover, A.E. (2004). Manual Wheelchair Use and Reported Pain. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Mercer, J.L., Dicianno, B.E., Wolfe, E., & Fitzgerald, S.G. (2004). Body Mass Index and its Limitations on Functional Wheelchair Propulsion. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Schwid, S., Boninger, M.L., & Ambrosio, F. (2004). The Effect of Mobility Device Use on Strength, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. In Proceedings of the 19th Japanese Conference on the Advancement of Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (RESJA Conference), (pp. 217-218).Sapporo, Japan.
Koontz, A.M., Nogan, S., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Triolo, R.J., & Yang, Y.S. (2004). Activation of the Trunk Muscles during Wheelchair Propulsion. In Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS).Bournemouth, UK.
Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R., Souza, A.L., Ambrosio, F., & Wolf, E. (2003). Causes and Alleviation of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Wheelchair Users. In Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome.University of York, UK.
Cooper, R.A., Cooper, R., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Wolf, E., Yang, Y.S., & Dobson, A. (2003). Technical Contributions to Wheelchairs that Improve Outcomes. In Posture and Mobility Group Annual Conference: Improving the Outcome.University of York, UK.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Impink, B.G. (2003). Median & ulnar nerve function related to wrist range of motion during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Yang, Y.S. (2003). The effect of hand contact speed on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Tharakeshwarappa, N., & Towers, T. (2003). Finite element model of the shoulder joint during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Chaves, E., Garber, S., & Williams, A.L. (2003). Clinical evaluation of a wheelchair mounted robotic arm. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Impink, B.G., Boninger, M.L., & Ebihara, K. (2003). Kinetic analysis of wheelchair propulsion for various surfaces and ramp conditions. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2003 Annual Conference.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Ebihara, K., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Impink, B.G. (2003). Temporal characteristics of real-world wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 2003 American Society Biomechanics Conference.Toledo, OH.
Yang, Y.S., Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., & Boninger, M.L. (2003). The effect of hand contact acceleration on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the 2003 American Society Biomechanics Conference.Toledo, OH.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Baldwin, M.A. (2002). Braking kinetics in wheelchair propulsion: Evaluation of a new ergonomic pushrim. In Proceedings of the 3rd National VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference,.Washington D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Ma, L. (2002). Gender difference in the segmental power and energy of manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
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Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Souza, A., Fay, B., & Ambrosio, F. (2002). A Fatigue Analysis During Wheelchair Propulsion In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., Souza, A., Fay, B., & Ambrosio, F. (2002). A Biomechanical Analysis of Wheelchair Propulsion in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. In Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Souza, A.L., & Kim, S.J. (2002). Wheelchair braking biomechanics. In Proceedings of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North Americ 2002 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
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Cohn, E., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Panchang, S. (2001). Accessibility of Rehabilitation Web Pages Using Jaws And Bobby. In Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Annual Meeting.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2001). The role of the shoulder during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Seating Symposium, (pp. 45-46).Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Fay, B.T., & Deitzer, J. (2001). Scapula orientation in a virtual wheelchair push. In ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 13(2), (p. 139).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Fay, B.T. (2001). Considering gender differences in manual wheelchair propulsion kinetics: Use of a pushrim force ratio. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 277-279).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Collins, J., & Guo, S. (2001). Techniques of data collection from two SMARTWheels. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 274-276).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Ma, L. (2001). Mechanical energy change within the segments of upper extremity during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 307-309).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Souza, A.L. (2001). Predicting scapula orientation in wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference.Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Souza, A.L. (2001). Comparison of pushrim kinetics between four different manual wheelchair pushrim conditions. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2001 Annual Conference, (pp. 221-223).Reno, NV.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Towers, J.D., & Dicianno, B.E. (2001). Wheelchair propulsion forces and MRI evidence of shoulder injury. In Abstracts of the Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting.Hilton Head, SC.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Collins, J.D., Cooper, R.A., & Songfeng, G. (2000). Visual frequency feedback and its effect on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2000 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Relating shoulder joint forces and range of motion during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Fitzgerald, S.F. (2000). Prevention and Treatment of Repetitive Strain Injuries Among Manual Wheelchair Users. In Proceedings APEC Workshop on Technology with Humanistic Concerns for Disabilities, (pp. 99-110).Taipei, Taiwan.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Gender differences in the kinetic features of manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Chicago, IL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Maximum contraction measurement at the wrist. In Proceedings of the 2nd National Department of VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference, (p. 142).Washington, D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Baldwin, M.A. (2000). Shoulder joint forces and moments during two speeds of wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America 2000 Annual Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fitzgerald, S.G., & Fay, B.T. (2000). Gender-based anthropometric differences of manual wheelchair users. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Fay, B.T., Boninger, M.L., & Souza, A.L. (2000). A kinetic analysis of propulsion patterns in manual wheelchair users. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference.Orlando, FL.
Souza, A.L., Boninger, M.L., Koontz, A.M., Fay, B.T., & Cooper, R.A. (2000). Classification of stroke patterns in manual wheelchair users. In ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 12(2), (p. 155).Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., & Cooper, R.A. (1999). Comparison of manual wheelchairs, using ANSI/RESNA standards. In Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Seating Symposium.Orlando, FL.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., Baldwin, M.A., & Towers, J. (1999). Wheelchair propulsion forces and MRI evidence of shoulder impairment. In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Society Biomechanics.Pittsburgh, PA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., O’Connor, T.J., Baldwin, M.A., & Dvorznak, M.J. (1999). Calculation of work and power during wheelchair propulsion of individuals with paraplegia. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). EMG activity of wrist muscles during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS.Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Comparison of side-to-side wheelchair propulsion forces using an ARMA modeling technique. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Relating wheelchair setup to propulsion biomechanics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1999 Annual Conference.Long Beach, CA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (1999). Wrist flexor muscle activity during wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 2nd National VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Conference -“The Next Generation”.Washington D.C.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Baldwin, M.A., & Fay, B.T. (1999). Wrist kinematics and indicators of carpal tunnel syndrome during manual wheelchair propulsion. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS, (p. 108).Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., Fay, B.T., & Baldwin, M.A. (1999). Comparison of propulsion kinetics and forearm EMG between two wheelchair pushrim designs. In Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of BMES & EMBS, (p. 105).Atlanta, GA.
Koontz, A.M., Boninger, M.L., Cooper, R.A., & Baldwin, M.A. (1998). Effect of vinyl coated pushrims on wheelchair propulsion kinetics. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1998 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.
Koontz, A.M., Cooper, R.A., Boninger, M.L., O’Connor, T.J., Baldwin, M.A., & Shimada, S.D. (1998). Biomechanical comparison of wheelchair basketball players and non-basketball players. In Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 1998 Annual Conference.Minneapolis, MN.