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List of works by Rory A. Cooper

A Heuristic Approach to Overcome Architectural Barriers Using a Robotic Wheelchair

scientific article published on 09 August 2019

A Patient-Controlled Analgesia Adaptor to Mitigate Postsurgical Pain for Combat Casualties With Multiple Limb Amputation: A Case Series

scientific article published in August 2016

A Survey of Feedback Modalities for Wheelchair Power Seat Functions

scientific article published on 08 April 2011

A dynamic seating intervention for wheelchair seating discomfort

scientific article published on December 2007

A kinetic analysis of manual wheelchair propulsion during start-up on select indoor and outdoor surfaces.

scientific article published in July 2005

A participatory approach to develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool and the Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment tool.

scientific article published on 8 September 2014

A perspective on intelligent devices and environments in medical rehabilitation

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A pilot study on community usage of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair.

scientific article published on January 2003

A preliminary study on the impact of pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchairs among individuals with tetraplegia

scientific article published in October 2008

A prototype power assist wheelchair that provides for obstacle detection and avoidance for those with visual impairments

scientific article

A review of adaptive sport opportunities for power wheelchair users

scientific article published on 19 May 2020

A sports wheelchair for low-income countries

scientific article published on June 2007

A wheelchair usage monitoring/logging system

scientific article published in January 2005

Access denied: the shortage of digitized fitness resources for people with disabilities

scientific article published on 11 December 2020

Accessible machining for people who use wheelchairs

scientific article published on 01 January 2019

Acute mountain sickness in athletes with neurological impairments

scientific article published in January 2013

Acute mountain sickness in disability and adaptive sports: preliminary data.

scientific article

Advanced Joystick Algorithms for Computer Access Tasks

scientific article published on 13 January 2015

Advancements in power wheelchair joystick technology: Effects of isometric joysticks and signal conditioning on driving performance

scientific article published in August 2006

Air-powered shopping carts in grocery stores: a pilot study

scientific article published on 19 May 2020

An experimental method for measuring the moment of inertia of an electric power wheelchair

scientific article published in January 2007

An expert review of the scientific literature on independent wheelchair transfers

scientific article published on May 18, 2011

An interview study for developing a user guide for powered seating function usage

scientific article

Analysis of whole-body vibration during manual wheelchair propulsion: a comparison of seat cushions and back supports for individuals without a disability

scientific article published in January 2003

Analyzing wheelchair mobility patterns of community-dwelling older adults

scientific article published on January 1, 2011

Anthropomorphic model rigid loading indenter with embedded sensor development for wheelchair cushion standard testing

scientific article published in 2022

Assessing mobility characteristics and activity levels of manual wheelchair users

scientific article published in January 2007

Assessing the influence of wheelchair technology on perception of participation in spinal cord injury

scientific article published in November 2004

Assessment of Muscle activation of Caregivers Performing Dependent Transfers with a Novel Robotic Assisted Transfer Device Compared to the Hoyer Advance

scientific article published on 11 December 2020

Assessment of Usability and Task Load Demand Using a Robot-Assisted Transfer Device Compared With a Hoyer Advance for Dependent Wheelchair Transfers

scientific article published on 01 August 2019

Assessment of wheelchair driving performance in a virtual reality-based simulator

scientific article published on July 2013

Assistive technology products: a position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit

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Automated Curb Recognition and Negotiation for Robotic Wheelchairs

scientific article published in 2021

Autonomous function of wheelchair-mounted robotic manipulators to perform daily activities

scientific article published in June 2013

Biomechanical analysis of functional electrical stimulation on trunk musculature during wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published on 04 March 2009

Biomechanics

scholarly article published 6 December 2010

Biomechanics and strength of manual wheelchair users.

scientific article published on January 2005

Classification of wheelchair pressure relief maneuvers using changes in center of pressure and weight on the seat

scientific article published in 2021

Clinical evaluation of Guido robotic walker.

scientific article published in January 2008

Comfort and stability of wheelchair backrests according to the TAWC (tool for assessing wheelchair discomfort)

scientific article published on 18 July 2014

Comparing the activity profiles of wheelchair rugby using a miniaturised data logger and radio-frequency tracking system.

scientific article

Comparing the performance of ultralight folding manual wheelchairs using standardized tests

scientific article published on 27 April 2020

Comparison of High-Strength Aluminum Ultralight Wheelchairs Using ANSI/RESNA Testing Standards

scientific article published on 20 November 2017

Comparison of carbon fibre and aluminium materials in the construction of ultralight wheelchairs

scientific article published on 25 March 2019

Comparison of mobility device delivery within Department of Veterans Affairs for individuals with multiple sclerosis versus spinal cord injury.

scientific article published in January 2007

Comparison of prosthetic feet prescribed to active individuals using ISO standards

scientific article published on 26 October 2011

Comparison of virtual and real electric powered wheelchair driving using a position sensing joystick and an isometric joystick

scientific article published in December 2002

Comparison of virtual wheelchair driving performance of people with traumatic brain injury using an isometric and a conventional joystick

scientific article (publication date: August 2011)

Consumer Feedback to Steer the Future of Assistive Technology Research and Development: A Pilot Study

scientific article published in January 2017

Curb Negotiation With Dynamic Human–Robotic Wheelchair Collaboration

scientific article published in 2022

Curb descent testing of suspension manual wheelchairs.

scientific article published in January 2008

Current state of mobility technology provision in less-resourced countries

scientific article published on February 2010

Demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with disparity in wheelchair customizability among people with traumatic spinal cord injury

scientific article published in November 2004

Demographic characteristics of veterans who received wheelchairs and scooters from Veterans Health Administration

scientific article published in November 2006

Demographic profile of older adults using wheeled mobility devices

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Design and Focus Group Evaluation of a Bed-Integrated Weight Measurement System for Wheelchair Users

scientific article published on 6 February 2016

Design and evaluation of a seat orientation controller during uneven terrain driving.

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Design and operation verification of an automated pressure mapping and modulating seat cushion for pressure ulcer prevention

scientific article published on 15 June 2019

Design and user evaluation of a wheelchair mounted robotic assisted transfer device

scientific article

Design features that affect the maneuverability of wheelchairs and scooters

scientific article published in May 2010

Design of a custom racing hand-cycle: review and analysis

scientific article published on March 2009

Design of an adjustable wheelchair for table tennis participation

scientific article published on 19 September 2020

Design, development and testing of a low-cost electric powered wheelchair for India

scientific article published on 01 January 2009

Design, testing and evaluation of angle-adjustable backrest hardware

scientific article published on 7 July 2014

Detection of physical activities using a physical activity monitor system for wheelchair users.

scientific article published on 10 November 2014

Development and efficacy of an online wheelchair maintenance training program for wheelchair personnel

Development and evaluation of a gyroscope-based wheel rotation monitor for manual wheelchair users

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Development and qualitative assessment of the GAME(Cycle) exercise system

scientific article published in March 2006

Development of Surface Roughness Standards for Pathways Used by Wheelchairs

scientific article published in 2013

Development of a consumer-driven Wheelchair Seating Discomfort Assessment Tool (WcS-DAT).

scientific article published in March 2004

Development of a contextually appropriate, reliable and valid basic Wheelchair Service Provision Test

scientific article published on 21 April 2016

Development of a wheelchair maintenance training programme and questionnaire for clinicians and wheelchair users

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Development of a wheelchair virtual driving environment: trials with subjects with traumatic brain injury.

scientific article published in May 2008

Development of an advanced mobile base for personal mobility and manipulation appliance generation II robotic wheelchair.

scientific article

Development of custom measurement system for biomechanical evaluation of independent wheelchair transfers

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Development of custom measurement system for biomechanical evaluation of independent wheelchair transfers

scientific article published in 2011

Development of the Pneuchair: Pneumatic-Powered Wheelchair

scientific article published in 2018

Distribution and cost of wheelchairs and scooters provided by Veterans Health Administration.

scientific article published in January 2007

Does upper-limb muscular demand differ between preferred and nonpreferred sitting pivot transfer directions in individuals with a spinal cord injury?

scientific article published in January 2009

Driving characteristics of electric-powered wheelchair users: how far, fast, and often do people drive?

scientific article published on 01 February 2002

Durability, value, and reliability of selected electric powered wheelchairs

scientific article published in May 2004

Dynamic stiffness and transmissibility of commercially available wheelchair cushions using a laboratory test method.

scientific article published in January 2012

Editorial

Effect of a pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchair on the functional capabilities of persons with tetraplegia.

scientific article

Effectiveness evaluation of a remote accessibility assessment system for wheelchair users using virtualized reality

scientific article published in March 2008

Engineering and Technology in Wheelchair Sport

scientific article published in May 2018

Engineering better wheelchairs to enhance community participation

scientific article published on December 2006

Estimation of Energy Expenditure for Wheelchair Users Using a Physical Activity Monitoring System

scientific article

Evaluating the usability of a smartphone virtual seating coach application for powered wheelchair users

scientific article

Evaluation of aluminum ultralight rigid wheelchairs versus other ultralight wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards

scientific article published on January 1, 2010

Evaluation of custom energy expenditure models for SenseWear armband in manual wheelchair users

scientific article published in January 2015

Evaluation of lightweight wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA testing standards

scientific article published in January 2013

Evaluation of pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards

scientific article

Evaluation of scooters using ANSI/RESNA standards.

scientific article published in January 2013

Evaluation of selected electric-powered wheelchairs using the ANSI/RESNA standards

scientific article published on 01 April 2004

Evaluation of selected sidewalk pavement surfaces for vibration experienced by users of manual and powered wheelchairs.

scientific article published in January 2004

Evaluation of the safety and durability of low-cost nonprogrammable electric powered wheelchairs

scientific article published in December 2005

Evaluation of titanium ultralight manual wheelchairs using ANSI/ RESNA standards.

scientific article published in January 2008

Exploration of health perceptions and assistive technology use by driving status as related to transportation independence in New Delhi, India

scientific article published on 11 February 2012

Factors associated with provision of wheelchairs in older adults

scientific article published on January 2012

Fatigue testing of selected suspension manual wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA standards

scientific article

Filter frequency selection for manual wheelchair biomechanics.

scientific article published on May 2002

Force control strategies while driving electric powered wheelchairs with isometric and movement-sensing joysticks

scientific article published on March 2007

Freestyle seating.

scientific article published in January 2004

Full-participation of students with physical disabilities in science and engineering laboratories

scientific article published on 24 March 2017

Functional assessment and performance evaluation for assistive robotic manipulators: Literature review

scientific article

Further Development of a Robotic-Assisted Transfer Device

scientific article published in January 2017

Health risks of vibration exposure to wheelchair users in the community

scientific article published on July 2013

How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair?

scientific article published on January 2008

Identifying characteristic back shapes from anatomical scans of wheelchair users to improve seating design

scientific article

Identifying research needs for wheelchair transfers in the built environment

scientific article published on 19 May 2015

Immediate Biomechanical Implications of Transfer Component Skills Training on Independent Wheelchair Transfers.

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Impact of a pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair on the metabolic demands, stroke frequency, and range of motion among subjects with tetraplegia

scientific article published in November 2004

Improving Target Acquisition for Computer Users With Athetosis

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Increases in wheelchair breakdowns, repairs, and adverse consequences for people with traumatic spinal cord injury

scientific article published on June 2012

Influence of wheelchair front caster wheel on reverse directional stability

scientific article published in January 2003

Initial development of direct interaction for a transfer robotic Arm system for caregivers

scientific article published in June 2013

Integrated control and related technology of assistive devices

scientific article published on January 2003

Integration of Pneumatic Technology in Powered Mobility Devices

scientific article published in January 2017

Intelligent walkers for the elderly: performance and safety testing of VA-PAMAID robotic walker.

scientific article published in September 2003

International mobility technology research: a Delphi study to identify challenges and compensatory strategies

scientific article published on January 2011

Interrater Reliability of the Power Mobility Road Test in the Virtual Reality-Based Simulator-2.

scientific article published on 24 February 2016

Introduction to nanotechnology: potential applications in physical medicine and rehabilitation

scientific article published on March 2007

Investigating neck pain in wheelchair users

scientific article published on 01 March 2003

Investigation of the Impact of Sports, Exercise, and Recreation Participation on Psychosocial Outcomes in a Population of Veterans with Disabilities: A Cross-sectional Study

scientific article published on 12 March 2015

Investigation of the performance of an ergonomic handrim as a pain-relieving intervention for manual wheelchair users

scientific article published in January 2006

Issues in maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs: A pilot study.

scientific article published in November 2005

Joystick control for powered mobility: current state of technology and future directions.

scientific article published on February 2010

Joystick use for virtual power wheelchair driving in individuals with tremor: pilot study.

scientific article published in January 2009

Kinematic analysis for determination of bioequivalence of a modified Hybrid III test dummy and a wheelchair user

scientific article published in May 2005

Kinematic analysis for determination of bioequivalence of a modified Hybrid III test dummy and a wheelchair user

scientific article published in 2004

Kinematics and Stability Analysis of a Novel Power Wheelchair When Traversing Architectural Barriers.

scientific article published in January 2017

Kinetic and physiological analysis of the GAME(Wheels) system

scientific article published in November 2002

Longitudinal assessment of vibrations during manual and power wheelchair driving over select sidewalk surfaces.

scientific article published in January 2007

Lower-limb prostheses and wheelchairs in low-income countries

scientific article published on March 2008

Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Patterns on Natural Surfaces During Start-Up Propulsion

scientific article published on 01 November 2009

Manual wheelchair pushrim dynamics in people with multiple sclerosis

scientific article published in June 2004

Manual wheelchair-related mobility characteristics of older adults in nursing homes.

scientific article published in January 2010

Manual wheeled mobility – current and future developments from the human engineering research laboratories

scientific article published on January 1, 2010

Measuring static seated pressure distributions and risk for skin pressure ulceration in ice sledge hockey players

scientific article published on 29 May 2014

Mini-review: Robotic wheelchair taxonomy and readiness

scientific article published in 2022

Monitoring seat feature usage among wheelchair users

scientific article published in January 2007

Multiple sclerosis and mobility-related assistive technology: Systematic review of literature

scientific article published on January 1, 2010

Multisite comparison of wheelchair propulsion kinetics in persons with paraplegia

scientific article published on January 2007

New design and development of a manual wheelchair for India

scientific article published on June 2007

POSTER BOARD S11: CORRELATION BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHIC MEDIAN NERVE CHARACTERISTICS AND CLINICAL SYMPTOMS IN WHEELCHAIR USERS

scientific article published in 2006

Participatory Action Design and Engineering of Powered Personal Transfer System for Wheelchair Users: Initial Design and Assessment

scientific article published in 2023

Participatory action design and engineering of a manual wheelchair virtual coach including in-home and community usage

scientific article published in 2022

Participatory design and validation of mobility enhancement robotic wheelchair.

scientific article published in January 2015

Participatory design in the development of the wheelchair convoy system

scientific article

Pedestrian pathway characteristics and their implications on wheelchair users.

scientific article published in January 2013

Perceived Workload Between Experienced and Novice Power Wheelchair Users While Using a Wheelchair Driving Simulator

article published in 2015

Performance Evaluation of a Mobile Touchscreen Interface for Assistive Robotic Manipulators: A Pilot Study

scientific article published in January 2017

Performance evaluation of 3D vision-based semi-autonomous control method for assistive robotic manipulator

scientific article published on 22 March 2017

Performance evaluation of the Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA).

scientific article published on 12 June 2013

Personal mobility and manipulation using robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced control

scientific article

Pilot study for quantifying driving characteristics during power wheelchair soccer

scientific article published on January 1, 2012

Poster 39: Factors Impacting Prescription of Wheelchair for Older Adults: A Retrospective Analysis

scientific article published in 2009

Poster 71: Assessing Wheelchair-Related Mobility Characteristics for Older Adults in Nursing Care Facilities

scientific article published in 2008

Power seat function usage and wheelchair discomfort for power wheelchair users

scientific article published on July 2016

Predicting energy expenditure of manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury using a multisensor-based activity monitor

scientific article published on 15 May 2012

Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury

scientific article published in January 2004

Preliminary evaluation of variable compliance joystick for people with multiple sclerosis

scientific article published in January 2014

Preliminary outcomes of the SmartWheel Users' Group database: a proposed framework for clinicians to objectively evaluate manual wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published in February 2008

Pressure mapping to assess seated pressure distributions and the potential risk for skin ulceration in a population of sledge hockey players and control subjects

scientific article published on 23 April 2013

Proposed pedestrian pathway roughness thresholds to ensure safety and comfort for wheelchair users

scientific article

Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published on 01 May 2002

Prosthesis and wheelchair use in veterans with lower-limb amputation.

scientific article published in January 2009

Psychosocial impact of participation in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and Winter Sports Clinic

scientific article published in January 2009

Psychosocial well-being and community participation of service dog partners

scientific article

Push for power.

scientific article published in March 2004

Pushrim biomechanics and injury prevention in spinal cord injury: recommendations based on CULP-SCI investigations.

scientific article

Quality of life. Preface.

scientific article published in February 2010

Quality of medical care provided to service members with combat-related limb amputations: report of patient satisfaction

scientific article published on 01 January 2008

Quality-of-life technology for people with spinal cord injuries

scientific article published on February 2010

Quantification of activity during wheelchair basketball and rugby at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games: A pilot study

scientific article published in September 2009

Quantifying wheelchair activity of children: a pilot study

scientific article published on December 2008

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX OF MANUAL WHEELCHAIR USERS AND SHOULDER PAIN AND INJURY

scientific article published in 1999

Range of motion and stroke frequency differences between manual wheelchair propulsion and pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published on 01 January 2003

Real-time model based electrical powered wheelchair control.

scientific article

Rehabilitation Engineering: A perspective on the past 40-years and thoughts for the future

scientific article published on 01 October 2019

Relation between median and ulnar nerve function and wrist kinematics during wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published in July 2004

Relationship between wheelchair durability and wheelchair type and years of test.

scientific article published in January 2010

Responsiveness of the TAWC tool for assessing wheelchair discomfort

scientific article published on March 2007

Review of research on prosthetic devices for lower extremity amputation.

scientific article published on January 2006

Review of the use of physical restraints and lap belts with wheelchair users

scientific article published on January 2007

SURFACE EMG ANALYSIS ON SHOULDER MUSCLE DURING PROLONGED WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION

scientific article published in 2007

Satisfaction related to wheelchair use in older adults in both nursing homes and community dwelling.

scientific article published in September 2009

Scapular range of motion in a quasi-wheelchair push

scientific article published in 2004

Seat and footrest shocks and vibrations in manual wheelchairs with and without suspension

scientific article published on 01 January 2003

Sensor technology for smart homes

scientific article published on 04 May 2011

Shoulder biomechanics during the push phase of wheelchair propulsion: a multisite study of persons with paraplegia.

scientific article published in April 2008

Shoulder joint kinetics and pathology in manual wheelchair users.

scientific article published on 30 June 2006

Shoulder kinematics and kinetics during two speeds of wheelchair propulsion

scientific article published in November 2002

Shoulder magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities, wheelchair propulsion, and gender

scientific article published in November 2003

Stability analysis of electrical powered wheelchair-mounted robotic-assisted transfer device

scientific article published in January 2014

Stability and Workload of the Virtual Reality-Based Simulator-2.

scientific article published on 24 February 2016

Stakeholder perspectives on research and development priorities for mobility assistive-technology: a literature review

scientific article published on 19 September 2019

Step-Climbing Power Wheelchairs: A Literature Review

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Task-Oriented Performance Evaluation for Assistive Robotic Manipulators: A Pilot Study

scientific article published on 6 October 2016

Test-retest reliability of the functional mobility assessment (FMA): a pilot study.

scientific article

Test-retest reliability, internal item consistency, and concurrent validity of the wheelchair seating discomfort assessment tool

scientific article published in January 2005

The American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering Program (ASPIRE)

scientific article published on 11 February 2019

The GAME(Cycle) exercise system: comparison with standard ergometry

scientific article published in January 2004

The Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA): a robotic wheelchair with advanced mobility and manipulation.

scientific article published in January 2012

The Relationship Between Wheelchair Mobility Patterns and Community Participation Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

scientific article published in 2011

The Voice of the Consumer: A Survey of Veterans and Other Users of Assistive Technology

scientific article published on 4 April 2018

The development and preliminary evaluation of a training device for wheelchair users: the GAME(Wheels) system

scientific article published on January 2006

The development of a nationwide registry of wheelchair users.

scientific article published in November 2007

The future of the provision process for mobility assistive technology: a survey of providers

scientific article published on 20 March 2018

The impact of transfer setup on the performance of independent wheelchair transfers

scientific article published on 01 June 2013

The relationship between quality of life and change in mobility 1 year postinjury in individuals with spinal cord injury

scientific article published in July 2011

The role of assistive robotics in the lives of persons with disability.

scientific article published on June 2010

Tips and falls during electric-powered wheelchair driving: effects of seatbelt use, legrests, and driving speed

scientific article published in December 2003

Towards the development of an effective technology transfer model of wheelchairs to developing countries.

scientific article published on January 2006

Trends and issues in wheelchair technologies

scientific article

Tuning algorithms for control interfaces for users with upper-limb impairments

scientific article published on December 2011

Type and Frequency of Reported Wheelchair Repairs and Related Adverse Consequences Among People With Spinal Cord Injury

scientific article published on 3 May 2016

Upper limb joint kinetics of three sitting pivot wheelchair transfer techniques in individuals with spinal cord injury

scientific article

Upper limb kinetic analysis of three sitting pivot wheelchair transfer techniques

scientific article published on 12 June 2011

Upper limb nerve entrapment syndromes in veterans with lower limb amputations

scientific article published in January 2010

Upper limb strength in individuals with spinal cord injury who use manual wheelchairs.

scientific article published in January 2005

Usability Evaluation of a Curb-climbing Power Wheelchair for Indoor/Outdoor Accessibility

scientific article published in 2019

Usability Evaluation of a Novel Robotic Power Wheelchair for Indoor and Outdoor Navigation

scientific article published on 25 August 2018

Usability evaluation of attitude control for a robotic wheelchair for tip mitigation in outdoor environments

scientific article published on 11 July 2020

Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users.

scientific article published in January 2008

Use of Assistive Technology for Cognition Among People With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Survey Study

scientific article

Use of the INDEPENDENCE 3000 IBOT Transporter at home and in the community: a case report

scientific article published in January 2006

Use of the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter at home and in the community

scientific article published in January 2003

Using architecture and technology to promote improved quality of life for military service members with traumatic brain injury

scientific article published in February 2010

Vibration exposure of individuals using wheelchairs over sidewalk surfaces

scientific article published in December 2005

Virtual coach technology for supporting self-care

scientific article published on February 2010

Virtual electric power wheelchair driving performance of individuals with spastic cerebral palsy.

scientific article

Virtual reality and computer-enhanced training applied to wheeled mobility: an overview of work in Pittsburgh

scientific article published in January 2005

Wheelchair repairs, breakdown, and adverse consequences for people with traumatic spinal cord injury

scientific article published in December 2009

Wheeled mobility: factors influencing mobility and assistive technology in veterans and servicemembers with major traumatic limb loss from Vietnam war and OIF/OEF conflicts.

scientific article published in January 2010

Whole-body vibration during manual wheelchair propulsion with selected seat cushions and back supports.

scientific article published in September 2003